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| The larva and fly of the sheep-nostril-fly (Oestrus ovis) | |
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| Species: | O. ovis
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Oestrus ovis, the sheep bot fly, is a widespread species of fly of the genus Oestrus. It is known for its parasitic predation and damage to sheep, deer, goats and sometimes cattle. There have also been many records of horse, dog[1] and human infestation. In some areas of the world it is a significant pest which affects the agricultural economy.[2]
- ^ McGarry, J.; Penrose, F; Collins, C (2012), "Oestrus ovis infestation of a dog in the UK.", Journal of Small Animal Practice, 53 (3): 192–93, doi:10.1111/j.1748-5827.2011.01158.x, PMID 22122385
- ^ Lloyd, John E; Brewer, Michael J (Apr 1992), Sheep Bot Fly Biology and Management (PDF), Dept. of Plant, Soil and Insect Sciences, Wyoming Univ., retrieved 2012-04-01