Nasal Bot Flies
Oestrus
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Diptera
- Superfamily: Oestroidea
- Family: Oestridae
- Subfamily: Oestrinae
- Genus: Oestrus
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oestrus: //ˈiːstrəs//
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Summary
Oestrus is a genus of bot flies known for their parasitic larvae that infest the nasal cavities of warm-blooded animals, particularly sheep and goats. They are notable for their ability to undergo a lifecycle that includes phases during which they are non-parasitic and have effects on the reproductive cycles of their hosts.
Distribution
Native to Old World, O. ovis now nearly cosmopolitan wherever sheep are raised.
Tags
- Diptera
- Gadfly
- Parasitic Insects