Warble fly is a name given to the genus Hypoderma, large flies which are parasitic on cattle and deer. Other names include "heel flies", "bomb flies", and "gad flies", while their larvae are often called "cattle grubs" or "wolves." Common species of warble fly include Hypoderma lineatum (horse), Hypoderma bovis (cattle) and Hypoderma tarandi (reindeer) .
Adult warble flies are large, hairy and bee-like; brown, orange or yellow in color. The adults have vestigial mouthparts and so do not feed during their short lifespan, which can be as little as five days.
They are found in all continents of the northern hemisphere, principally between 25 and 60 degrees latitude.
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