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Hypodermatinae

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Also known as (family Oestridae)

The Hypodermatinae are a subfamily of Oestridae. The Hypodermatinae include large parasitic flies, some of which are known as warble flies. The 9 genera in this subfamily typically spend their larval stages in the skin or soft tissues of mammals, including bovines. Such species include serious pests of livestock.

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Instance of
taxon
Parent taxon
Oestridae
Image
Ox Warble-fly.png
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taxon name
Hypodermatinae
taxon rank
subfamily
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