| Anthomyia | A genus of muscoid flies similar in appearance to the common housefly. Origin: G. Anthos, flower, + myia, fly (05 Mar 2000) |
|---|---|
| Anthomyia canicularis | A small black horsefly, the larvae of which have been reported as accidental parasites in the intestine of humans, being hatched there from the ingested eggs; symptoms of gastroenteric irritation may be caused by it; adults may transport eggs of the tropical warble fly or botfly to humans, Dermatobia hominis, a cause of myiasis. (05 Mar 2000) |