Question: are bot flies in california?
Answer: Human Skin Parasites. ... One, the human bot fly (Dermatobia hominis, family Oestridae), has large, 1-2 cm (½-1 inch) long, larvae that live and feed in the skin. These flies are not found in North America, only in Central and South America. However, there are rare cases of rodent bots infesting humans in California.