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− | |q1=Fill in the missing words about the insect body | + | |q1=Fill in the missing words about the insect body |
− | + | |a1=<big>The outer layer of the exoskeleton is called the <font color="white">epicuticle which is made of protein and covered by a <font color="white">waxy layer. The inner layers of the exoskeleton are called the <font color="white">endocuticle and the <font color="white">exocuticle which are made of <font color="white">protein and <font color="white">chitin | |
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|q2=What are halteres? | |q2=What are halteres? | ||
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*Used for balance | *Used for balance | ||
*Possessed by diperan flies | *Possessed by diperan flies | ||
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|q3=What are spiracles? | |q3=What are spiracles? | ||
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*Leads to trachea | *Leads to trachea | ||
*Can be used for species identification | *Can be used for species identification | ||
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|q4=What is the name of the general insect body system? | |q4=What is the name of the general insect body system? | ||
|a4=Haemocoele | |a4=Haemocoele | ||
− | |l4= | + | |l4=Insecta#Circulatory System |
|q5=What are oviparous insects? | |q5=What are oviparous insects? | ||
|a5=Lay eggs outside of the body which hatch after deposition | |a5=Lay eggs outside of the body which hatch after deposition | ||
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|q6=What are viviparous insects? | |q6=What are viviparous insects? | ||
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*Lay larvae or nymphs | *Lay larvae or nymphs | ||
*Eggs rupture in female reproductive system | *Eggs rupture in female reproductive system | ||
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|q7=Summarise simple metamorphosis and give an example of a species of insect which uses it | |q7=Summarise simple metamorphosis and give an example of a species of insect which uses it | ||
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*Nymph becomes an adult | *Nymph becomes an adult | ||
*Lice | *Lice | ||
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|q8=Summarise complex metamorphosis and give an example of a species of insect which uses it | |q8=Summarise complex metamorphosis and give an example of a species of insect which uses it | ||
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*Adult emerges from pupa | *Adult emerges from pupa | ||
*Flies | *Flies | ||
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+ | </FlashCard> | ||
+ | ===Fleas=== | ||
+ | <FlashCard questions="8"> | ||
+ | |q1=What is the most common species of flea which infects cats and dogs? | ||
+ | |a1= | ||
+ | *Ctenocephalides felis | ||
+ | *Cat flea | ||
+ | |l1=Fleas#Ctenocephalides felis | ||
+ | |q2=Which flea only has pronotal combs? | ||
+ | |a2= | ||
+ | *Ceratophyllus gallinae | ||
+ | *Poultry flea | ||
+ | |l2=Fleas#Ceratophyllus gallinae | ||
+ | |q3=What are the key features of ''Pulex irritans''? | ||
+ | |a3= | ||
+ | *No combs | ||
+ | *Head rounded anteriorly | ||
+ | |l3=Fleas#Pulex irritans | ||
+ | |q4=How is the life cycle of ''Spilopsyllus cuniculi'' scynchronised with their main hosts the rabbit? | ||
+ | |a4= | ||
+ | *Shortly before the doe gives birth the adult fleas attach to the ears of the rabbit and feed producing a lot of faeces | ||
+ | *After parturition the adult fleas move onto the kittens where they feed, mate and lay eggs | ||
+ | *The new adult fleas emerge from the pupa before the kittens leave the nest | ||
+ | |l4=Fleas#Spilopsyllus cuniculi | ||
+ | |q5=How long do adult fleas live? | ||
+ | |a5=7-10 days | ||
+ | |l5=Fleas#Life Cycle | ||
+ | |q6=What do flea eggs look like? | ||
+ | |a6= | ||
+ | *Ivory-white | ||
+ | *Oval shaped | ||
+ | *0.5mm long | ||
+ | |l6=Fleas#Life Cycle | ||
+ | |q7=Which life cycle stage is negatively phototropic and what does this mean? | ||
+ | |a7= | ||
+ | *Larvae | ||
+ | *Crawl away from light sources | ||
+ | |l7=Fleas#Life Cycle | ||
+ | |q8=What is the name of the flea juvenile hormone? | ||
+ | |a8=Methoprene | ||
+ | |l8=Fleas#Life Cycle | ||
+ | </FlashCard> | ||
+ | ===Lice=== | ||
+ | <FlashCard questions="9"> | ||
+ | |q1=What are the characteristics of chewing lice? | ||
+ | |a1= | ||
+ | *Broad head | ||
+ | *Rasping mouthparts | ||
+ | *Thorax narrower than head | ||
+ | |l1=Lice#Mallophaga | ||
+ | |q2=True or False: Chewing lice are found on both mammals and birds? | ||
+ | |a2= | ||
+ | *True | ||
+ | *Occurs on both mammals and birds | ||
+ | |l2=Lice#Mallophaga | ||
+ | |q3=What are the characteristics of sucking lice? | ||
+ | |a3= | ||
+ | *Narrow head | ||
+ | *Piercing mouthparts | ||
+ | *Thorax wider than head | ||
+ | *Powerful legs | ||
+ | |l3=Lice#Anoplura | ||
+ | |q4=True or False: Sucking lice are found on both mammals and birds? | ||
+ | |a4= | ||
+ | *False | ||
+ | *Occurs on mammals only | ||
+ | |l4=Lice#Anoplura | ||
+ | |q5=How long does the louse life cycle take? | ||
+ | |a5=2-3 weeks | ||
+ | |l5=Lice#Life Cycle | ||
+ | |q6=What is the name of the generalised condition lice cause? | ||
+ | |a6=Pediculosis | ||
+ | |l6=Lice#Pediculosis | ||
+ | |q7=Which species is affected by only sucking lice? | ||
+ | |a7=Pigs | ||
+ | |l7=Lice#Pigs | ||
+ | |q8=Are birds affected by sucking or chewing lice? | ||
+ | |a8=Chewing | ||
+ | |l8=Lice#Poultry | ||
+ | |q9=True or False: Mallophaga are more susceptible to systemic insecticides than Alloplura? | ||
+ | |a9= | ||
+ | *False | ||
+ | *Anopleura lice are more susceptible to systemic insecticide treatment | ||
+ | |l9=Lice#Control | ||
+ | </FlashCard> | ||
+ | ===Nuisance Flies=== | ||
+ | <FlashCard questions="6"> | ||
+ | |q1=What are the two ''Muscidae'' species of veterinary importance? | ||
+ | |a1= | ||
+ | *Hydrotaea irritans | ||
+ | *Head fly | ||
+ | *Musca spp. | ||
+ | *Face and house flies | ||
+ | |l1=Nuisance Flies#Introduction | ||
+ | |q2=What is the main difference between biting and nuisance flies? | ||
+ | |a2= | ||
+ | *Nuisance flies have sponge-like labellum mouthparts | ||
+ | *Biting flies have pointed mouthparts for sucking blood | ||
+ | |l2=Nuisance Flies#Musca spp. | ||
+ | |q3=How do ''Musca'' spp. cause production losses? | ||
+ | |a3= | ||
+ | *Fly worry | ||
+ | *Reduced weight gain | ||
+ | *Reduced milk yield | ||
+ | |l3=Nuisance Flies#Musca spp. | ||
+ | |q4=Give some examples of disease ''Musca' spp. transmit | ||
+ | |a4= | ||
+ | *Viruses | ||
+ | *E.g. Enteroviridae | ||
+ | *Bacteria | ||
+ | *E.g. Anthrax | ||
+ | *Helminths | ||
+ | *E.g. Habronema | ||
+ | |l4=Nuisance Flies#Musca spp. | ||
+ | |q5=True or False: ''H. irritans'' larvae undergo diapause? | ||
+ | |a5= | ||
+ | *True | ||
+ | *Larvae undergo diapause and pupate in spring | ||
+ | |l5=Nuisance Flies#Hydrotaea irritans | ||
+ | |q6=What problems can ''H. irritans'' cause in livestock? | ||
+ | |a6= | ||
+ | *Summer mastitis in cattle | ||
+ | *Broken Head in sheep | ||
+ | *Can increase the incidence of secondary blowfly stirke | ||
+ | |l6=Nuisance Flies#Hydrotaea irritans | ||
+ | </FlashCard> | ||
+ | ===Biting Flies=== | ||
+ | <FlashCard questions="21"> | ||
+ | |q1=Is ''Stomoxys calcitrans'' a visiting or resident biting fly? | ||
+ | |a1=Visiting | ||
+ | |l1=Biting Flies#Stomoxys calcitrans | ||
+ | |q2=What are the main recognisable features of ''Stomoxys calcitrans''? | ||
+ | |a2= | ||
+ | *Forward pointing proboscis | ||
+ | *Grey colouring | ||
+ | *Grey stripes on thorax and black spots on abdomen | ||
+ | *Clear wings | ||
+ | |l2=Biting Flies#Stomoxys calcitrans | ||
+ | |q3=How do ''Stomoxys calcitrans'' cause production losses? | ||
+ | |a3= | ||
+ | *Decrease milk production | ||
+ | *Decrease weight gain | ||
+ | *Cause fly worry | ||
+ | |l3=Biting Flies#Stomoxys calcitrans | ||
+ | |q4=Which retrovirus is ''Stomoxys calcitrans'' a vector for? | ||
+ | |a5=Equine infectious anaemia | ||
+ | |l5=Biting Flies#Stomoxys calcitrans | ||
+ | |q6=What is ''Haematoba irritans'' more commonly known as? | ||
+ | |a6=The horn fly | ||
+ | |l6=Biting Flies#Haematoba irritans | ||
+ | |q7=Why is ''Haematoba irritans'' easier to control than visiting biting flies? | ||
+ | |a7= | ||
+ | *Is a resident fly | ||
+ | *Spends more time in contact with the host | ||
+ | |l7=Biting Flies#Haematoba irritans | ||
+ | |q8=What are the three most important species of ''Tabanidae''? | ||
+ | |a8= | ||
+ | *Tabanus | ||
+ | *Chrysops | ||
+ | *Haematopota | ||
+ | |l8=Biting Flies#Tabanidae | ||
+ | |q9=How could you identify ''Tabanidae'' species solely on looking at their wing venation? | ||
+ | |a9=Closed discal cell wing venation | ||
+ | |l9=Biting Flies#Tabanidae | ||
+ | |q10=Why do ''Simuliidae'' species have a hump-backed appearance? | ||
+ | |a10=Arched thorax produced a hump-backed appearance | ||
+ | |l10=Biting Flies#Simuliidae | ||
+ | |q11=Why is the life cycle of ''Simuliidae'' species? | ||
+ | |a11= | ||
+ | *Eggs laid on plants or stones under flowing water | ||
+ | *Larvae attach to submerged rocks and pupate | ||
+ | *Conical shaped cocoon | ||
+ | *Adults emerge en masse | ||
+ | *Life cycle takes one month to complete | ||
+ | |l11=Biting Flies#Simuliidae | ||
+ | |q12=What are ''Glossinidae'' species more commonly known as and which trypanosomal disease do they transmit to humans? | ||
+ | |a12= | ||
+ | *Tsetse flies | ||
+ | *Sleeping sickness | ||
+ | |l12=Biting Flies#Glossinidae | ||
+ | |q13=Why are ''Ceratopogonidae'' species a problem to livestock | ||
+ | |a13= | ||
+ | *Causes sweet-itch in horses | ||
+ | *Are vectors for blue tongue | ||
+ | *Vectors for parasites such as Onchocerca in cattle | ||
+ | *Cause skin infections in livestock | ||
+ | |l13=Biting Flies#Ceratopogonidae | ||
+ | |q14=What are ''Culicidae'' species better known as? | ||
+ | |a14=Mosquitos | ||
+ | |l14=Biting Flies#Culicidae | ||
+ | |q15=True or False: Both male and female ''Culicidae'' suck blood? | ||
+ | |a15= | ||
+ | *False | ||
+ | *Only female mosquitos suck blood | ||
+ | |l15=Biting Flies#Culicidae | ||
+ | |q16=What are ''Psychodidae'' the main vectors for? | ||
+ | |a16=Leishmaniasis | ||
+ | |l16=Biting Flies#Psychodidae | ||
+ | |q17=What are ''Hippobosca'' more commonly known as? | ||
+ | |a17=Forest flies | ||
+ | |l17=Biting Flies#Hippobosca spp. | ||
+ | |q18=What are ''Melophagus'' more commonly known as? | ||
+ | |a18=Sheep ked | ||
+ | |l19=Biting Flies#Melophagus spp. | ||
+ | |q20=What are the main recognisable features of ''Melophagus'' species? | ||
+ | |a20= | ||
+ | *Hairy | ||
+ | *Reddish-brown colouring | ||
+ | *Forward pointing proboscis | ||
+ | *Narrown head | ||
+ | *Dorso-ventrally flattened | ||
+ | *Wingless | ||
+ | |l20=Biting Flies#Melophagus spp. | ||
+ | |q21=Are ''Melophagus'' species resident or visiting flies? | ||
+ | |a21= | ||
+ | *Resident | ||
+ | *Spend the entire life cycle on the host | ||
+ | |l21=Biting Flies#Melophagus spp. | ||
+ | </FlashCard> | ||
+ | ===Myiasis Producing Flies=== | ||
+ | <FlashCard questions="22"> | ||
+ | |q1=What is myiasis? | ||
+ | |a1=The parasitism of living animals by dipteran larvae | ||
+ | |l1=Myiasis Producing Flies#Introduction | ||
+ | |q2=Are ''Oestridae'' species obligatory or facultative parasites? | ||
+ | |a2=Obligatory | ||
+ | |l2=Myiasis Producing Flies#Oestridae | ||
+ | |q3=What are ''Hypoderma'' species more commonly known as and what do they look like? | ||
+ | |a3= | ||
+ | *Warble flies | ||
+ | *Look like bumble bees | ||
+ | *Yellow abdomen | ||
+ | *Band of black hairs | ||
+ | |l3=Myiasis Producing Flies#Hypoderma spp. | ||
+ | |q4=Where in the body are the winter resting sites of ''Hypoderma'' species? | ||
+ | |a4= | ||
+ | *Epidural fat in the spinal canal for H. bovis | ||
+ | *Wall of the oesophagus for H. lineatum | ||
+ | |l4=Myiasis Producing Flies#Hypoderma spp. | ||
+ | |q5=How many generations of warble flies are there per year? | ||
+ | |a5=One | ||
+ | |l5=Myiasis Producing Flies#Hypoderma spp. | ||
+ | |q6=Why are warble flies a problem? | ||
+ | |a6= | ||
+ | *Cause production losses | ||
+ | *Cause myositis | ||
+ | *Causes paraplegia | ||
+ | |l6=Myiasis Producing Flies#Hypoderma spp. | ||
+ | |q7=What are ''Oestrus ovis'' species also known as? | ||
+ | |a7=Sheep nasal bot flies | ||
+ | |l7=Myiasis Producing Flies#Oestrus ovis | ||
+ | |q8=How are the ''Oestrus ovis'' larvae distinguished? | ||
+ | |a8=Distinct black bands on each body segment | ||
+ | |l8=Myiasis Producing Flies#Oestrus ovis | ||
+ | |q9=If ''Oestrus ovis'' larvae are deposited in late summer, where in the sheep can they overwinter? | ||
+ | |a9=In the nasal cavity | ||
+ | |l9=Myiasis Producing Flies#Oestrus ovis | ||
+ | |q10=True or False: ''Oestrus ovis'' larvae cause true gid in sheep? | ||
+ | |a10= | ||
+ | *False | ||
+ | *Larvae cause false gid | ||
+ | |l10=Myiasis Producing Flies#Oestrus ovis | ||
+ | |q11=What are the three main species of ''Gasterophilus'' in the UK, also known as the horse bot fly? | ||
+ | |a11= | ||
+ | *G. intestinalis | ||
+ | *G. nasalis | ||
+ | *G. haemorrhoidalis | ||
+ | |l12=Myiasis Producing Flies#Gasterophilus spp. | ||
+ | |q12=Where does ''Gasterophilus'' species lay their eggs on the horse? | ||
+ | |a12= | ||
+ | *G. intestinalis lays its eggs in the hair around the shoulders and fore legs | ||
+ | *G. nasalis lays its eggs in the intermandibular area | ||
+ | *G. haemorrhoidalis lays its eggs around the lips | ||
+ | |l13=Myiasis Producing Flies#Gasterophilus spp. | ||
+ | |q14=What are the ''Gasterophilus'' larvae called once they have attached to the gastric mucosa? | ||
+ | |a14=Bots | ||
+ | |l14=Myiasis Producing Flies#Gasterophilus spp. | ||
+ | |q15=Where do ''Dermatobia hominis'' lay their eggs? | ||
+ | |a15=On blood sucking flies | ||
+ | |l15=Myiasis Producing Flies#Dermatobia hominis | ||
+ | |q16=How long is the life cycle of ''Dermatobia hominis''? | ||
+ | |a16=4 months | ||
+ | |l16=Myiasis Producing Flies#Dermatobia hominis | ||
+ | |q17=Are ''Calliphoridae'' species obligatory or facultative parsites? | ||
+ | |a17=Facultative | ||
+ | |l17=Myiasis Producing Flies#Calliphoridae | ||
+ | |q18=What is the name of the condition caused by ''Calliphoridae''? | ||
+ | |a18= | ||
+ | *Blowfly strike | ||
+ | *If the fly lays eggs on an animal, the animal is said to be blown | ||
+ | *The damage the larvae causes to the animal is known as strike | ||
+ | |l18=Myiasis Producing Flies#Calliphoridae | ||
+ | |q19=Where are blowfly eggs laid on an animal? | ||
+ | |a19= | ||
+ | *On soiled fleece | ||
+ | *On carrion | ||
+ | *In wounds | ||
+ | |l19=Myiasis Producing Flies#Calliphoridae | ||
+ | |q20=How many generations of blowflies develop per year? | ||
+ | |a20= | ||
+ | *Up to 4 per year in temperate climates | ||
+ | *Up to 10 per year in warmer climates | ||
+ | |l20=Myiasis Producing Flies#Calliphoridae | ||
+ | |q21=What factors influence the prevalence of blowfly strike? | ||
+ | |a21= | ||
+ | *Temperature | ||
+ | *Rainfall | ||
+ | *Host suceptibility | ||
+ | |l21=Myiasis Producing Flies#Calliphoridae | ||
+ | |q22=What are the recognisable features of ''Wohlfahrtia'' species? | ||
+ | |a22= | ||
+ | *Pale grey colouring | ||
+ | *Black striped on thorax and black spots on abdomen | ||
+ | |l22=Myiasis Producing Flies#Wohlfahrtia sp. | ||
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Insecta
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Fill in the missing words about the insect body | The outer layer of the exoskeleton is called the <font color |
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What are halteres? |
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What are spiracles? |
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What is the name of the general insect body system? | Haemocoele
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What are oviparous insects? | Lay eggs outside of the body which hatch after deposition
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What are viviparous insects? |
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Summarise simple metamorphosis and give an example of a species of insect which uses it |
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Summarise complex metamorphosis and give an example of a species of insect which uses it |
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Fleas
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What is the most common species of flea which infects cats and dogs? |
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Which flea only has pronotal combs? |
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Link to Article | |
What are the key features of Pulex irritans? |
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How is the life cycle of Spilopsyllus cuniculi scynchronised with their main hosts the rabbit? |
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Link to Article | |
How long do adult fleas live? | 7-10 days
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Link to Article | |
What do flea eggs look like? |
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Which life cycle stage is negatively phototropic and what does this mean? |
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What is the name of the flea juvenile hormone? | Methoprene
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Lice
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What are the characteristics of chewing lice? |
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Link to Article | |
True or False: Chewing lice are found on both mammals and birds? |
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Link to Article | |
What are the characteristics of sucking lice? |
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Link to Article | |
True or False: Sucking lice are found on both mammals and birds? |
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Link to Article | |
How long does the louse life cycle take? | 2-3 weeks
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Link to Article | |
What is the name of the generalised condition lice cause? | Pediculosis
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Which species is affected by only sucking lice? | Pigs
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Link to Article | |
Are birds affected by sucking or chewing lice? | Chewing
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Link to Article | |
True or False: Mallophaga are more susceptible to systemic insecticides than Alloplura? |
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Link to Article |
Nuisance Flies
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What are the two Muscidae species of veterinary importance? |
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Link to Article | |
What is the main difference between biting and nuisance flies? |
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Link to Article | |
How do Musca spp. cause production losses? |
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Link to Article | |
Give some examples of disease Musca' spp. transmit |
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Link to Article | |
True or False: H. irritans larvae undergo diapause? |
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Link to Article | |
What problems can H. irritans cause in livestock? |
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Link to Article |
Biting Flies
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Is Stomoxys calcitrans a visiting or resident biting fly? | Visiting
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What are the main recognisable features of Stomoxys calcitrans? |
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Link to Article | |
How do Stomoxys calcitrans cause production losses? |
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Link to Article | |
Which retrovirus is Stomoxys calcitrans a vector for? | [[|Link to Article]] | ||
Equine infectious anaemia
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Link to Article | ||
What is Haematoba irritans more commonly known as? | The horn fly
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Link to Article | |
Why is Haematoba irritans easier to control than visiting biting flies? |
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Link to Article | |
What are the three most important species of Tabanidae? |
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Link to Article | |
How could you identify Tabanidae species solely on looking at their wing venation? | Closed discal cell wing venation
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Link to Article | |
Why do Simuliidae species have a hump-backed appearance? | Arched thorax produced a hump-backed appearance
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Link to Article | |
Why is the life cycle of Simuliidae species? |
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Link to Article | |
What are Glossinidae species more commonly known as and which trypanosomal disease do they transmit to humans? |
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Link to Article | |
Why are Ceratopogonidae species a problem to livestock |
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Link to Article | |
What are Culicidae species better known as? | Mosquitos
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Link to Article | |
True or False: Both male and female Culicidae suck blood? |
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Link to Article | |
What are Psychodidae the main vectors for? | Leishmaniasis
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Link to Article | |
What are Hippobosca more commonly known as? | Forest flies
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Link to Article | |
What are Melophagus more commonly known as? | Sheep ked
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What are the main recognisable features of Melophagus species? |
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Are Melophagus species resident or visiting flies? |
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Myiasis Producing Flies
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What is myiasis? | The parasitism of living animals by dipteran larvae
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Link to Article | |
Are Oestridae species obligatory or facultative parasites? | Obligatory
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Link to Article | |
What are Hypoderma species more commonly known as and what do they look like? |
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Link to Article | |
Where in the body are the winter resting sites of Hypoderma species? |
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Link to Article | |
How many generations of warble flies are there per year? | One
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Link to Article | |
Why are warble flies a problem? |
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Link to Article | |
What are Oestrus ovis species also known as? | Sheep nasal bot flies
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Link to Article | |
How are the Oestrus ovis larvae distinguished? | Distinct black bands on each body segment
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Link to Article | |
If Oestrus ovis larvae are deposited in late summer, where in the sheep can they overwinter? | In the nasal cavity
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Link to Article | |
True or False: Oestrus ovis larvae cause true gid in sheep? |
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What are the three main species of Gasterophilus in the UK, also known as the horse bot fly? |
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Where does Gasterophilus species lay their eggs on the horse? |
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What are the Gasterophilus larvae called once they have attached to the gastric mucosa? | Bots
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Where do Dermatobia hominis lay their eggs? | On blood sucking flies
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How long is the life cycle of Dermatobia hominis? | 4 months
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Are Calliphoridae species obligatory or facultative parsites? | Facultative
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What is the name of the condition caused by Calliphoridae? |
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Where are blowfly eggs laid on an animal? |
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How many generations of blowflies develop per year? |
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What factors influence the prevalence of blowfly strike? |
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What are the recognisable features of Wohlfahrtia species? |
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