Biting Flies Flashcards

Question Answer Article
Is Stomoxys calcitrans a visiting or resident biting fly? Link to Article
What are the main recognisable features of Stomoxys calcitrans? Link to Article
How do Stomoxys calcitrans cause production losses? Link to Article
Which retrovirus is Stomoxys calcitrans a vector for? Link to Article
What is Haematoba irritans more commonly known as? Link to Article
Why is Haematoba irritans easier to control than visiting biting flies? Link to Article
What are the three most important species of Tabanidae? Link to Article
How could you identify Tabanidae species solely on looking at their wing venation? Link to Article
Why do Simuliidae species have a hump-backed appearance? Link to Article
Why is the life cycle of Simuliidae species? Link to Article
What are Glossinidae species more commonly known as and which trypanosomal disease do they transmit to humans? Link to Article
Why are Ceratopogonidae species a problem to livestock Link to Article
What are Culicidae species better known as? Link to Article
True or False: Both male and female Culicidae suck blood? Link to Article
What are Psychodidae the main vectors for? Link to Article
What are Hippobosca more commonly known as? Link to Article
What are Melophagus more commonly known as? Link to Article
What are the main recognisable features of Melophagus species? Link to Article
Are Melophagus species resident or visiting flies? Link to Article