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*Mainly a problem of sheep
*Mainly a problem of sheep
−**In some areas is the most numerous fly of cattle and horses
+**In some areas it is the most numerous fly of cattle and horses
+'''Recognition'''
'''Recognition'''
−*Similar to ''Musca'' spp.
+*Similar to ''Musca spp.''
*Olive green abdomen
*Olive green abdomen
*4-7mm in length
*4-7mm in length
+
'''Life Cycle'''
'''Life Cycle'''
*Eggs laid in decaying vegetation, faeces and in carrion (in the summer months)
*Eggs laid in decaying vegetation, faeces and in carrion (in the summer months)
−*Emerging larvae overwinter ('''diapause''') and pupate in spring
+*Emerging larvae overwinter ([[WikiWords#D|'''diapause''']]) and pupate in spring
*Adult flies emerge in the summer
*Adult flies emerge in the summer
−*One generation per year
+*'''One generation per year'''
'''Pathogenesis'''
'''Pathogenesis'''