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horse botfly

/hɔːrs ˈbɒt.flaɪ/

Tradução: Mosca parasita do gênero Gasterophilus, cujas larvas se desenvolvem no estômago e nos intestinos dos cavalos, causando problemas digestivos e desconforto.

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/hɔːrs ˈbɒt.flaɪ/C1formalscientific
  • ptMosca parasita do gênero Gasterophilus, cujas larvas se desenvolvem no estômago e nos intestinos dos cavalos, causando problemas digestivos e desconforto.

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.

    ptInseto parasita

    • 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.