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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

The flies of this family are called '''Sandflies''', with ''Phelebotomus'' the genus of real veterinary significance. However, in the New World, the genus ''Lutzomyia'', is also of importance.

The flies of this family are called '''Sandflies''', with ''Phelebotomus'' the genus of real veterinary significance. However, in the New World, the genus ''Lutzomyia'', is also of importance.

==''Lutzomyia''==

==''Lutzomyia''==

''Lutzomyia'' is responsible for transmission of leishmaniasis. The sand fly carries the disease from infected animals, and then infects a new host whilst feeding, thus transmitting the disease.

''Lutzomyia'' is responsible for transmission of [[Leishmania|leishmaniasis]]. The sand fly carries the disease from infected animals, and then infects a new host whilst feeding, thus transmitting the disease.

Only the females suck blood, and lays large numbers of eggs in dark, humid areas. They undergo three larval transformations before pupating, and then turn into adults.

Only the females suck blood, and lays large numbers of eggs in dark, humid areas. They undergo three larval transformations before pupating, and then turn into adults.

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