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''G. intestinalis'' eggs are laid in the hair of the shoulders and fore legs. ''G. nasalis'' eggs are laid in the intermandibular area. ''G. haemorrhoidalis'' eggs are laid around the lips
''G. intestinalis'' eggs are laid in the hair of the shoulders and fore legs. ''G. nasalis'' eggs are laid in the intermandibular area. ''G. haemorrhoidalis'' eggs are laid around the lips
[[Image:Gasterophilus.jpg|200px|thumb|right|'''Gasterophilus (Copyright Notafly, Wikimedia Commons) ''']]
They are only found on pasture, as they do not survive well on stable bedding. The pupae are known to be sensitive to frost, moisture and flooding, so the environmental conditions present play a significant role in the success of the parasite.
They are only found on pasture, as they do not survive well on stable bedding. The pupae are known to be sensitive to frost, moisture and flooding, so the environmental conditions present play a significant role in the success of the parasite.