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Rodent or rabbit bot fly

Cuterebra tenebrosa

Photo by swampmelissa
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Field Notes

Description:

Very large fly found in Utah

Species ID Suggestions

Rodent or rabbit bot fly

Cuterebra tenebrosa

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BugEric
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Comments (1)
BugEric
Very nice find! Adult flies are seldom seen as they live briefly, but the larvae cause the subcutaneous bulges on rodents or rabbits.
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PublishedSeptember 23, 2013

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