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Dermatobia

Dermatobia

9.9
A large fly whose young live under the skin of mammals such as humans and cattle
  • noun
  • /ˌdɜrməˈtoʊbiə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Dermatobia fly is notorious for infesting cattle in tropical regions.

Examples

  • The Dermatobia fly is known for its unique life cycle.

  • Humans can become accidental hosts for Dermatobia larvae, leading to painful skin lesions.

  • Veterinarians often encounter Dermatobia infections in domestic animals.

  • Many people are unaware of Dermatobia and its effects.

  • The fly Dermatobia lays its eggs on the skin of mammals, allowing its larvae to develop underneath.

  • In tropical regions, cases of dermatitis caused by Dermatobia infections are increasingly reported.

  • The veterinarian explained that Dermatobia larvae can be very harmful if they enter the body of the host.

Synonyms

botfly
vsDermatobia
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A large hairy fly whose larvae grow under the skin of mammals and cause pain

is the scientific genus containing those parasitic species rather than one species
warble fly
vsDermatobia
  • Specialized
9.9

A hairy fly like a bee whose young insects make lumps under the skin of cows

is associated with larvae developing under humans and other mammals

Compounds

Dermatobia hominis
  • Specialized
9.9

A large tropical fly whose young grow under the skin of people and animals

Surface Forms

Dermatobia singular
Dermatobias plural

Etymology

Dermatobia comes from the Greek parts derma 'skin' and bio 'life'. So the name helps you remember that this fly's larvae, or young, live under the skin of animals and people.