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Eggs are laid on the body of the host and either hatch spontaneously or are stimulated to hatch through an increase in warmth and moisture from the animal self-grooming. They are laid in different areas according to species;
 
Eggs are laid on the body of the host and either hatch spontaneously or are stimulated to hatch through an increase in warmth and moisture from the animal self-grooming. They are laid in different areas according to species;
 
''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
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[[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.
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