Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large tropical American fly: Dermatobia hominis is a species of fly native to tropical regions of the Americas.
   • A parasite on humans and other mammals: The fly is known for its parasitic lifecycle, where its larvae (maggots) infest and develop within the skin of living hosts, including humans, cattle, and dogs.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The veterinarian diagnosed the cattle with an infestation of Dermatobia hominis.
  • Travelers to the Amazon basin are sometimes warned about the risk of Dermatobia hominis.
  • The life cycle of Dermatobia hominis is complex, involving a secondary insect carrier.

Advanced Usage

• Scientific/Medical Context: The term is primarily used in scientific, medical, and veterinary contexts to describe the parasite and the condition it causes (myiasis).
  • Cutaneous myiasis in the patient was caused by Dermatobia hominis larvae.

Variants and Related Words

• Human botfly: This is the common English name for .
• Botfly: A general term for flies in the family Oestridae, many of which are parasitic. is one specific type.
• Myiasis: The medical term for an infestation of fly larvae in body tissues.

Synonyms

• Human botfly
• Tropical warble fly (less common)

Related Phrases / Terms

• Botfly infestation: Refers to the condition caused by the larvae.
• Cutaneous myiasis: The specific medical term for skin infestation by fly larvae, often caused by .

Noun

1. large tropical American fly; parasitic on humans and other mammals