Global InformationGasterophilus nasalis information
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Oestridae |
| Genus: | Gasterophilus |
| Species: | G. nasalis
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| Binomial name | |
| Gasterophilus nasalis (Linnaeus, 1758)[1]
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Gasterophilus nasalis (also called throat bot fly or horse nasal bot fly[2]) is a species of the genus Gasterophilus and family Oestridae. This species is found worldwide, but prominently present within the summer months. This species of G. nasalis primarily targets equines, such as horses, donkeys and the plains zebra.[3] However, it's known that it targets cattle as well, along with mild cases of companion animals.[3]
- ^ "ITIS standard report - Gasterophilus nasalis (Linnaeus, 1758)". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
- ^ Australia, Atlas of Living. "Species: Gasterophilus nasalis". bie.ala.org.au. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
- ^ a b "Gasterophilus spp Infection in Horses - Digestive System". MSD Veterinary Manual. Retrieved 2021-11-30.