Truely Horrid

[Donde]

Not a good photo unfortunately but here's a truely horrid creature. It is a Louse Fly family: Hippoboscidae. They are ectoparasites.

 

[Space Face]

Does look brutal.

 

[K9Kirk]

Decent shot but yes, an ugly little cuss/foul creature but I'll take one of those landing on me over a botfly any day.

 

[jeffashman]

It's not a bad shot. I agree with Kirk, take that over a botfly or a horsefly. We had a dog that had a botfly larva in it's cheek. When the bump opened up, we poured hydrogen peroxide in the hole, and the little maggot bubbled out. Fascinating and disgusting all rolled into one.

 

[Jeff15]

I agree, good shot.....

 

[davholla]

An ugly looking creature but an interesting find - what is the host?

 

[Donde]

An ugly looking creature but an interesting find - what is the host?

Mammals and birds apparently.

 

[Photo Lady]

its those eyes.... good shot.. we saw enough