Cuterebra approximata explained

Cuterebra approximata is a species of new world skin bot fly in the family Oestridae. The larvae are typically parasites of Peromyscus maniculatus. Larvae typically go through three instars before emerging from the host to pupate in the morning. Adult flies also emerge from pupation in the morning. ^[1]

Notes and References

1. Smith . Donald H. . The Natural History and Development of Cuterebra Approximata (Diptera: Cuterebridae) in its Natural Host, Peromyscus Maniculatus (Rodentia: Cricetidae), in Western Montana1 . Journal of Medical Entomology . 25 November 1977 . 14 . 2 . 137–145 . 10.1093/jmedent/14.2.137.