botfly in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

botfly in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for botfly in the Spanish»English Dictionary

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ura (larva) f ZOOL
human botfly
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The human botfly occasionally uses humans to host its larvae.
en.wikipedia.org
But why would the botfly evolve this bizarre life cycle in the first place?
www.wired.com
The location of the eggs will give a strong clue as to which botfly has come calling.
horsetalk.co.nz
Perhaps it's because these scientists are privy to the bumblebee-sized human botfly's incredible life cycle, which just so happens to come at the expense of our physical and psychological comfort.
www.wired.com
Intermediate vectors are often used since a number of animal hosts recognise the approach of a botfly and flee.
en.wikipedia.org
Can you imagine living in a world where these guys are the same size as you (say as a botfly or something)?
planetsave.com
This gruesome video shows the moment a giant botfly maggot is removed from a man's head with tweezers.
www.dailymail.co.uk
Inflammation and ulcers in the mouth which are not attributable to teeth problems could potentially be caused by botfly larvae.
horsetalk.co.nz
Wired calls the fly an "absurd creature," which probably isn't how a botfly would see it.
www.popsci.com
However, if the botfly manages to worm its way somewhere it shouldn't, things can rapidly get worse: see this video of a maggot being removed from inside an eyelid.
www.wired.co.uk

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