Myiasis caused by cephalonia titrator [Clark] in slaughtered camels in Al Arish abattoir, North Sinai governorate, Egypt

ABSTRACT

The oestrid fly or the camel nasal botfly Cephalopina titillator [Clark] is an insect that causes health hazards in camels. No doubt, camels are very important livestock, particularly in arid and semi- arid lands. In this paper, the monthly and seasonal prevalence of C. titillator larvae in slaughtered camels were studied. The rate of camel infestation was 25%. The highest prevalence was recorded in October and the highest prevalence season was autumn. The 3 larval instars were demonstrated in the infested camels. However, the 3rd instars were the predominant stage [60.59%], followed by the 2nd instars [30.58%] and then the 1st instars [8.83%]. In general, some myiasis producers are zoonotic parasites. Nevertheless, the control of the adult C. titillator and its larval instars is a must for the sake of the animal and for the human welfare