Newly Forming Warble of Tree Squirrel (Rodent) Bot Fly,
Cuterebra emasculator (Diptera)
Newly Forming Warble of the
Tree Squirrel Bot Fly
In this image, blood is seen on the squirrel's skin as the bot fly larva cuts the warble pore with its mouth hooks. Note that some of the fur is missing, due to scratching of the area by the squirrel.