| Cuterebra | A genus of botflies with large blue or black bumble-bee-like adults, whose larvae most commonly infest rodents and lagomorphs (hares and rabbits); the larvae develop into large spiny grubs, usually in the subcutaneous connective tissue of the neck. Similar grubs, probably of other species, are not uncommon in cats and are sometimes found in dogs and in humans. Origin: L. Cutis, skin, + terebro, to bore, fr. Terebra, an auger (05 Mar 2000) |
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