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The occurrence of Oestrus ovis L. (Diptera: Oestridae) in the bighorn sheep from Wyoming and Montana

June 30, 1966

Three previous and five new records of the domestic sheep bot, Oestrus ovis, from the bighorn sheep are given. The life history and descriptions of adult and larval forms are presented. The significance of the occurrence of the parasite in the abnormal host is discussed.

Citation Information

Publication Year 1966
Title The occurrence of Oestrus ovis L. (Diptera: Oestridae) in the bighorn sheep from Wyoming and Montana
DOI 10.2307/3276337
Authors K.J. Capelle
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Journal of Parasitology
Index ID 70208668
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization National Wildlife Health Center