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Oestrus (fly)
''Oestrus'' is a genus of bot flies, from the family Oestridae The genus includes the sheep bot fly (''O. ovis'' Linnaeus, 1758) that is a major pest in the Australian sheep industry. About 34 species are in the genus. Species Genus: ''Oestrus'' Linnaeus, 1758 *''Oestrus ovis'' Linnaeus, 1758 Events January–March * January 1 – Swedish biologist Carl Linnaeus (Carl von Linné) publishes in Stockholm the first volume (''Animalia'') of the 10th edition of Systema Naturae, 10th edition of ''Systema Naturae'', the sta ... References Oestridae Oestroidea genera Parasitic flies Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus {{Oestroidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheep Bot Fly
''Oestrus ovis'', the sheep bot fly, is a widespread species of fly of the genus ''Oestrus_(fly), 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 and human infestation. In some areas of the world it is a significant pest which affects the agricultural economy. Description The adult fly is a bee-sized insect about 10 to 12 millimetres (3/8–½ inches) long, slightly hairy with a banded, dark grey body and dull yellow head and legs. It is widely distributed across the world wherever sheep, deer and goats are found. This includes North America, Central America, the area round the Mediterranean Sea, The Middle East, Australia, Brazil and South Africa. Incidence of the fly in northern Europe has decreased in recent years. Life cycle Sheep bot flies commence life as eggs within the female which are fertilised and hatch to larvae of 1 mm within the body of the female. The fem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
