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Rabbit Botfly

Cuterebra lepusculi

Photo by Duprasi
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Description:

Large fly, has red bars/spots on its eyes, characteristic white "U" on its thorax when viewed from above. About 1 inch long. Looks like a large bee with small wings. Face somewhat resembles a cicada, with the exception of the big fly eyes.

Habitat:

Sandy desert grassland.

Reference Links:

Cuterebra - Wikipedia

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