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*'''Obligatory''' parasite

*Occurs in North America

*Parasite of mink and sometimes humans


'''Recognition'''
*Large 8-14mm long

*Pale grey

*Black stripes on thorax

*Black spots on abdomen


'''Life cycle'''
*Larvae deposited directly onto host

*No egg stage

*Larvae moult twice on host then fall to ground to pupate


'''Pathogenesis'''
*Larvae penetrate intact skin
**Cause boil like swellings[[Category:Parasites]][[Category:Flies]][[Category:Myiasis_Producing_Flies]]
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