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botfly

/ˈbɒt.flaɪ/

/ˈbɑt.flaɪ/

Translations

botflynoun

botflies

/ˈbɒt.flaɪ/

/ˈbɑt.flaɪ/

The botfly is known for laying its eggs on the skin of mammals.

Овод известен тем, что откладывает свои яйца на кожу млекопитающих.

Additional translations

Synonyms

warble fly

heel fly

botflyadjective

/ˈbɒt.flaɪ/

/ˈbɑt.flaɪ/

Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "botfly infestation").

botflynoun

A type of fly whose larvae are parasitic and develop inside the bodies of mammals, including humans.

The veterinarian removed a botfly larva from the dog's skin.

The larva of a botfly, which is known for burrowing into the skin of its host.

The hiker discovered a botfly under his skin after returning from the jungle.

botflyadjective

Attributive. Relating to, caused by, or characteristic of botflies.

The dog was treated for a botfly infestation.