noun
- plural of botfly; parasitic flies whose larvae develop inside the bodies of mammals
Usage: entomology
Examples
- Botflies are common parasites of livestock in tropical regions.
- The veterinarian removed several botfly larvae from the horse’s skin.
- Cattle ranchers use insecticides to protect their herds from botflies.
- Botflies lay their eggs on the hair of host animals.
- The researcher studied botflies and their impact on wildlife populations.
- Botflies can cause significant discomfort to infected animals.