Flies: Cuterebra spp.

Question 1

What are the common names for Cuterebra spp.?

Answer 1

1. Rabbit Bot Fly

2. Rodent Bot Fly

Question 2

What stage of the Cuterebra spp. infects domestic species?

2

Answer 2

1. adult

2. larval

Question 3

Why is Cuterebra spp. important?

2

Answer 3

1. irritation

2. tissue damage

Question 4

How is Cuterebra spp. diagnosed?

Answer 4

presence of subcutaneous lump with breathing hole called a fistula for the larva to breath

Question 5

How is Cuterebra spp. controlled?

Answer 5

extraction of larva