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− | *'''Visiting''' biting fly
| + | ''S. calcitrans'' can feed on a number of hosts in close succession, and therefore can act as an important mechanical vector in the transmission of disease. |
− | **Feeds on the host
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− | **Spends most of its time '''off''' the host e.g. In flight or resting on buildings, foliage and fences
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− | *Attacks most animals
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− | *Found worldwide
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| ==Identification== | | ==Identification== |