Botts

/bɒts/ noun

Definition

Plural of 'bott'; parasitic fly larvae that infest animals, particularly horses and livestock.

Etymology

From 'bott' (Old English botan, of uncertain origin), referring to parasitic botfly larvae that burrow under animal skin and cause painful infections.

Kelly Says

Botflies are masters of deception—some species lay their eggs on mosquitoes that then land on animals, using the mosquito as a taxi to reach their host, while others shoot eggs directly into skin with impressive accuracy.

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