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*Also known as sandflies
*''Phlebotomus'' (Old World except UK) and ''Lutzomyia'' (New World) are both of major veterinary importance
*Common in the tropics
'''Recognition'''
*1-3mm long
*Resemble miniature mosquitoes
*Hairs on wing margins and veins
'''Life cycle'''
*Eggs are laid on the ground or in cracks on floors
*Life cycle takes '''1-2 weeks''' to complete
'''Pathogenesis'''
*Males are [[Nuisance Flies|nuisance flies]]
*Females suck blood
*Transmit [[Tropical Protozoa|''Leishmania spp.'']]
**Responsible for cutaneous and visceral leishmaniosis in humans, using dogs as reservoir hosts
'''Control'''
*Spraying campaigns
**Mosquito control also reduces sandfly numbers
*Household control methods
**Fine mesh screens, repellents and sprays
[[Category:Parasites]][[Category:Flies]][[Category:Biting_Flies]]
*''Phlebotomus'' (Old World except UK) and ''Lutzomyia'' (New World) are both of major veterinary importance
*Common in the tropics
'''Recognition'''
*1-3mm long
*Resemble miniature mosquitoes
*Hairs on wing margins and veins
'''Life cycle'''
*Eggs are laid on the ground or in cracks on floors
*Life cycle takes '''1-2 weeks''' to complete
'''Pathogenesis'''
*Males are [[Nuisance Flies|nuisance flies]]
*Females suck blood
*Transmit [[Tropical Protozoa|''Leishmania spp.'']]
**Responsible for cutaneous and visceral leishmaniosis in humans, using dogs as reservoir hosts
'''Control'''
*Spraying campaigns
**Mosquito control also reduces sandfly numbers
*Household control methods
**Fine mesh screens, repellents and sprays
[[Category:Parasites]][[Category:Flies]][[Category:Biting_Flies]]