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*The two genera of veterinary importance are ''Hippobosca'' and ''Melophagus''
 
*The two genera of veterinary importance are ''Hippobosca'' and ''Melophagus''
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===''Hippobosca'' spp.===
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'''[[Hippobosca spp.|''Hippobosca spp.'']]
 
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*Also known as forest flies
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*Only parasitises horses and cattle
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*Only found in the Old World
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*Large numbers found around the perineum and inner thighs
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'''Recognition'''
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*1cm long
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*Reddish brown
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*Yellow spots on thorax and abdomen
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*Clear wings
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*Reduced wings with veins crowded towards anterior margins
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**Not a strong flier
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*Forward pointing proboscis which can be retracted into head when not feeding
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**Both males and females suck blood
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'''Life cycle'''
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*Adults are on the wing between May and October
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*Adults mate on the host
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*Single larvae laid in soil or damp humus
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*Adult flies emerge the following spring
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'''Pathogenesis'''
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*Irritation and annoyance from bites
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*Mechanical vectors of non-pathogenic ''Trypanosoma theileri'' in cattle
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'''Control'''
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*Topical [[Ectoparasiticides|insecticide]] application
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**Repellents with residual action
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===''Melophagus'' spp.===
 
===''Melophagus'' spp.===
  
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