botfly
US /ˈbɑːt.flaɪ/
UK /ˈbɑːt.flaɪ/
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mosca de la carne, berne
a large, hairy fly, the larvae of which are parasites of mammals, including humans, and typically develop in the skin or nasal passages.
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The veterinarian identified the lump on the dog as a botfly larva.
El veterinario identificó el bulto en el perro como una larva de mosca de la carne.
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Hikers in tropical regions should be aware of the risk of botfly infestations.
Los excursionistas en regiones tropicales deben ser conscientes del riesgo de infestaciones de moscas de la carne.