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==Introduction==

The only genus in the family ''Glossinidae'' is ''Glossina'', more commonly known as TseTse flies.  They are solely found in sub-Sahara Africa, and feed on the blood of vertebrates.

The only genus in the family ''Glossinidae'' is ''Glossina'', more commonly known as TseTse flies.  They are solely found in sub-Sahara Africa, and feed on the blood of vertebrates.

==Identification==

==Identification==

TseTse flies are 6-13mm in length, and have long, prominent forward pointing proboscis.  They have a green thorax, and a yellow/brown abdomen.  The wings are a very characteristic 'butchers cleaver' shape.

TseTse flies are 6-13mm in length, and have long, prominent forward pointing proboscis.  They have a green thorax, and a yellow/brown abdomen.  The wings contain a very characteristic 'butchers cleaver' shape.

The larvae are a creamy white colour, and clearly segmented.

The larvae are a creamy white colour, and clearly segmented.

The larvae then form pupae.  This process takes several weeks, but can be considerably longer under cool conditions.  The pupae transform into adults around one month later.  The TseTse flies are blood feeders, and the females will require several good blood meals, before producing their first larva.

The larvae then form pupae.  This process takes several weeks, but can be considerably longer under cool conditions.  The pupae transform into adults around one month later.  The TseTse flies are blood feeders, and the females will require several good blood meals, before producing their first larva.

The complete life cycle of the ''Glossina'' is 2 months.

The complete life cycle of the ''Glossina'' takes 2 months.

 

 

 

 

 

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