Definitions for warble fly
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1. warble flynoun

   hairy bee-like fly whose larvae produce lumpy abscesses (warbles) under the skin of cattle

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1. warble flynoun

   Any member of the genus Hypoderma of large flies, parasitic on cattle and deer.

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1. Warble fly

   Warble fly is a name given to the genus Hypoderma: large flies which are parasitic on cattle and deer. Other names include "heel flies", "bomb flies" and "gadflies", while their larvae are often called "cattle grubs" or "wolves." Common species of warble fly include Hypoderma bovis (the ox warble fly) and Hypoderma lineatum (the cattle warble fly) and Hypoderma tarandi (the reindeer warble fly). Larvae of Hypoderma species also have been reported in horses, sheep, goats and humans. They have also been found on smaller mammals such as dogs, cats, squirrels, voles and rabbits. Adult warble flies are large, hairy and bumblebee-like and brown, orange or yellow in color. The adults have vestigial mouthparts, so they cannot feed during their short lifespans, which can be as little as five days.They are found on all continents of the Northern Hemisphere, mainly between 25° and 60° latitude.

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1. warble fly

   A warble fly is a type of parasitic fly that is known for being a pest to livestock. These flies, commonly found in North America and Europe, lay their eggs on the legs of cattle or other animals. The larvae then penetrate the skin, migrate through the body, and form warbles (lumps) in the animal's back, causing irritation, loss of weight and damage to hides. The scientific name for these flies is Hypoderma and they belong to the Oestridae family.

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1. Warble fly

   Warble fly is a name given to the genus Hypoderma, large flies which are parasitic on cattle and deer. Other names include "heel flies", "bomb flies", and "gad flies", while their larvae are often called "cattle grubs" or "wolves." Common species of warble fly include Hypoderma bovis and Hypoderma lineatum and Hypoderma tarandi. Larvae of Hypoderma species also have been reported in horses, sheep, goats, and humans. Adult warble flies are large, hairy, and bee-like and brown, orange, or yellow in color. The adults have vestigial mouthparts, so do not feed during their short lifespans, which can be as little as five days. They are found in all continents of the Northern Hemisphere, principally between 25 and 60° latitude. Satirist and zoology graduate Chris Morris paid homage to the warble fly in his 1993 Comedy Awards acceptance speech, briefly relaying a series of facts about its lifecycle.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of warble fly in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of warble fly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=warble fly
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Warble_Fly
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warble_Fly
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5. ^ Wikidata
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