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horse botfly

/hɔːrs ˈbɒt.flaɪ/

Traducción: Tipo de mosca parásita (Gasterophilus intestinalis) cuyas larvas afectan el estómago y los intestinos de los caballos, causando problemas digestivos y molestias.

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/hɔːrs ˈbɒt.flaɪ/C1formalscientific
  • esTipo de mosca parásita (Gasterophilus intestinalis) cuyas larvas afectan el estómago y los intestinos de los caballos, causando problemas digestivos y molestias.

A type of parasitic fly (Gasterophilus intestinalis) whose larvae infest the stomach and intestines of horses, causing digestive issues and discomfort.

  1. Parasitic insectC2formal

    A type of fly (Gasterophilus species) whose larvae are internal parasites of horses, causing damage to the stomach lining.

    esGasterófilo del caballo

    • The horse botfly lays its eggs on the horse's legs and shoulders.
    • Veterinarians treat horses for botfly larvae infestations.
    • The life cycle of the horse botfly involves the horse ingesting the eggs.