Botfly (Noun)
Meaning
Stout-bodied hairy dipterous fly whose larvae are parasites on humans and other mammals.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The botfly larvae were removed from the child's scalp after a painful and gruesome procedure.
- While hiking in the jungle, Sarah felt a sharp pain on her arm and later discovered a botfly larva had burrowed under her skin.
- The doctor warned the travelers about the risk of botfly infestations in the region and advised them to wear protective clothing.
- After returning from a trip to South America, John discovered a botfly larva had been living under his skin for weeks.
- The botfly's life cycle is complex, with the larvae feeding on the tissues of mammals before emerging as adult flies.