A horse fly typically lays between 100 to 1,000 eggs at a time, depending on the species and environmental conditions. The eggs are usually deposited in clusters on vegetation near water sources, which provide a suitable habitat for the larvae once they hatch. After a few days, the eggs hatch into larvae that develop in moist environments.
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After the feces has left the horses body, a fly may come along and lay its eggs in the fecal matter.
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No, horse fly eggs do not burst out from under the skin. Instead, the larvae hatch and feed on the surrounding tissue until they are ready to pupate. This can cause irritation and inflammation to the affected area.
Flies typically lay multiple eggs at once, with one female fly capable of laying hundreds of eggs in her lifetime. The number of eggs hatched at one time can vary depending on factors such as fly species, environmental conditions, and the availability of food sources.
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Its not so much interaction as predation. The bot fly is the predator. It will circle endlessly around the horse landing on the legs and belly of the horse to lay its eggs. If allowed, it will bite and lay hundreds of eggs on your horse. If not scraped or cut off with a 'bot knife' the horse may ingest these eggs when it bites itself to scratch or chew. These end up as bot maggots in your horse's digestive tract. They can and will cause much damage to your horse if he is not on a good deworming program. The best way to fight this nasty parasite is a two-pronged attack. When you see the white eggs on your horse cut them off and dispose of them. And keep your horse on a good deworming program that your vet can help you with.
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