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Dermatobia hominis
Ok so not what you usually see on here. This bot fly larva was living on my side. Although it's disgusting, it's a part of the great biodiversity we have on this planet!
Central and South America
Try not to get one!
Spotted on Nov 25, 2007
Submitted on Nov 25, 2011
7 Comments
I had one removed from my shoulder! Mine was about that big too.
yeah it was pretty gross!
Glad you're okay... interesting and horrible!
I am fine, it was years ago. It's a great story to tell now!
I have seen this plenty in both humans and dogs here in Costa Rica. Nice Job preserving that speciman for us....in your body!
R u OK? Thanks for bravely sharing with us all.
Wow! Thanks for sharing. I've never heard of that.