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Something living in a mouse - Cuterebra
Copyright © 2007 jimb7215

Something living in a mouse - Cuterebra
Siren, Burnette County, Wisconsin, USA
August 6, 2007
Size: 3/4 inch
My dog caught this mouse, and when I was throwing it away, I noticed something coming out of it. I removed it and noticed one more still inside. Can anyone help me with this?
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Contributed by jimb7215 on 7 August, 2007 - 11:02am
Last updated 25 August, 2007 - 2:20pm

Cool yet gross
Nice find, but seriously, thats revolting
… Will Chatfield-Taylor, 25 August, 2007 - 2:20pm login or register to post comments

Rodent Bot flies
I have seen these before in mice and squirrels. Maybe someone else here can help you out more on an exact name.
… Joshua P. Basham, 7 August, 2007 - 1:10pm login or register to post comments

 
Cuterebra.
As far as I know, only species in the genus Cuterebra afflict rodents. Great, I'm having lunch now....:-)
… Eric R. Eaton, 7 August, 2007 - 3:22pm login or register to post comments

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