Question 1

What are horse bot flies?

Accepted Answer

Horse bot flies are a specific type of insect that use equine (such as horses, donkeys, and mules) to lay their eggs and host their larvae. They glue tiny yellow colored eggs in the equine’s coat typically along the forelegs, chest, belly or flanks.

Question 2

Why are bot eggs dangerous for horses?

Accepted Answer

When a horse or other equine ingest the eggs laid from a bot fly, the eggs begin to hatch within the animal internally. The licking/scratching of the eggs triggers hatching and burrowing within the gums and tounge before migrating to the stomach where they will then attach themselves to the lining. This cycle can lead to sores and irritation in the mouth, ulcers and stomach damage, malnutrition and even colic.

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