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− | ==Recognition== | + | ==Identification== |
− | *Similar to [[Musca spp.|''Musca domestica'']]
| + | ''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
| + | 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
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| ==Life cycle== | | ==Life cycle== |