Tree Squirrel Bot Fly, Cuterebra emasculator Fitch (Insecta: Diptera: Oestridae)
This document provides an in-depth profile of the tree squirrel bot fly, Cuterebra emasculator Fitch, detailing its taxonomy, distribution, physical characteristics, life cycle, host range, and impact on hosts. The bot fly is an obligate parasite of tree squirrels and chipmunks in eastern North Ame...
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This document provides an in-depth profile of the tree squirrel bot fly, Cuterebra emasculator Fitch, detailing its taxonomy, distribution, physical characteristics, life cycle, host range, and impact on hosts. The bot fly is an obligate parasite of tree squirrels and chipmunks in eastern North America, causing noticeable swellings known as warbles. The document also discusses the bot fly's behavior, infestation symptoms, and treatment options, emphasizing its role in the ecosystem and interactions with humans. Original publication date November 2007.
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| spelling | doaj-art-7e481c55494246ff8c7a48fb4df5cda12025-08-20T02:31:57ZengThe University of Florida George A. Smathers LibrariesEDIS2576-00092013-04-012013410.32473/edis-in984-2007Tree Squirrel Bot Fly, Cuterebra emasculator Fitch (Insecta: Diptera: Oestridae)Jordan Taheri0Phillip Kaufman1Frank Slansky2University of FloridaUniversity of FloridaUniversity of Florida This document provides an in-depth profile of the tree squirrel bot fly, Cuterebra emasculator Fitch, detailing its taxonomy, distribution, physical characteristics, life cycle, host range, and impact on hosts. The bot fly is an obligate parasite of tree squirrels and chipmunks in eastern North America, causing noticeable swellings known as warbles. The document also discusses the bot fly's behavior, infestation symptoms, and treatment options, emphasizing its role in the ecosystem and interactions with humans. Original publication date November 2007. https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/139329OestridaeWildlife Diseases |
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| title | Tree Squirrel Bot Fly, Cuterebra emasculator Fitch (Insecta: Diptera: Oestridae) |
| title_full | Tree Squirrel Bot Fly, Cuterebra emasculator Fitch (Insecta: Diptera: Oestridae) |
| title_fullStr | Tree Squirrel Bot Fly, Cuterebra emasculator Fitch (Insecta: Diptera: Oestridae) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Tree Squirrel Bot Fly, Cuterebra emasculator Fitch (Insecta: Diptera: Oestridae) |
| title_short | Tree Squirrel Bot Fly, Cuterebra emasculator Fitch (Insecta: Diptera: Oestridae) |
| title_sort | tree squirrel bot fly cuterebra emasculator fitch insecta diptera oestridae |
| topic | Oestridae Wildlife Diseases |
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