Bovicola bovis

undergoes hemimetabolous development, and its life cycle consists of an egg followed by three nymphal instars, which then develop into full adults. Eggs typically develop for eight days. The nymphs then proceed through their three instars for a duration of 18 to 21 days. The nymphs are smaller but similar in appearance to the adults and share adult feeding habits. The complete life cycle is approximately three to four weeks long.