Australian Sheep Blowfly

Pronunciation
/ɔːˈstreɪliən ʃiːp ˈbloʊˌflaɪ/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Australian Sheep Blowfly
Plural
Australian Sheep Blowflies

Definition

The common name for the species Lucilia cuprina, a major pest of sheep in Australia.

Etymology

Example

The Australian Sheep Blowfly is responsible for over 90% of flystrike incidents in Australia.

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