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*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.===

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