Oestrus (Genus)
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Oestrus is a genus of Bot flies, from the family Oestridae
The genus includes The Sheep Bot Fly (Oestrus ovis Linnaeus, 1758 ) that is a major pest in the Australian sheep industry.
There are approximately 34 species in the genus.
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Genus: Oestrus Linnaeus, 1758
- Oestrus ovis Linnaeus, 1758
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