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==Recognition==
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==Identification==
*Similar to [[Musca spp.|''Musca domestica'']]
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''Stomoxys calcitrans'' has a high resemblance to [[Musca spp.|''Musca domestica'']].  ''S. calcitrans is 5-7mm long, and both the males and females suck blood.  They are grey with four long longitudinal stripes on the thorax, and with large black spots on the abdomen. 
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*5-7mm long
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The larvae are identified bu examination of the posterior spiracles.
 
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*Forward-pointing proboscis (biting)
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**Both males and females suck blood
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*Grey thorax and abdomen
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*Longitudinal grey stripes on thorax
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*Large black spots on abdomen
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*Clear wings
      
==Life cycle==
 
==Life cycle==
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