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牛皮蝇
niú​pí​yíng

cattle botfly

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牛皮蝇 牛皮蠅 niú​pí​yíng
cattle botfly
a large, hairy fly similar to a bee that parasitizes livestock such as cattle, horses, and sheep; its larvae burrow under the skin of the host, damaging hides and reducing milk production

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  • 只 zhī

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  • 牛蝇 niú​yíng