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[[Image:Horse Bot Fly.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Horse Bot Fly - Dennis Ray - Wikimedia Commons]]
[[Image:Horse Bot Fly.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Horse Bot Fly - Dennis Ray - Wikimedia Commons]]
*Also known as the horse bot fly
*Also known as the horse bot fly
===Introduction===
The species Gasterophilus, is more commonly referred to as the 'Bot fly.' It is an obligate parasite found on horses, donkeys, mules, zebras and elephants.
Infection is particularly common in horses, with around 30-60% infected during the winter months.
===Life Cycle===
*Obligate parasites of equids
*Obligate parasites of equids