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==~~Recognition~~==

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==Identification==

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*Similar to [[Musca spp.|''Musca domestica'']]

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''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

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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

==Life cycle==

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