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This parasite is found worldwide and attacks a wide variety of animals and also attacks humans.
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This parasite is found worldwide and attacks humans and a wide variety of animals.
       
'''Recognition'''
 
'''Recognition'''
Small flies 2-5mm long with a dark colouring. They have a characteristic arched thorax giving a 'hump-backed' appearance. The wings are mottled.  
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Culicoides are small flies 2-5mm long with a dark colouring. They have a characteristic arched thorax giving a 'hump-backed' appearance. The wings are mottled.  
       
'''Life cycle'''
 
'''Life cycle'''
Eggsare laid on to plants near water and the larvae fall into water and pupate. The life cycle takes '''6-12 months''' to complete in temperate climates but is only '''1 month''' in tropical climates.
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Eggs are laid onto plants near water and the larvae fall into water and pupate. The life cycle takes '''6-12 months''' to complete in temperate climates but is only '''1 month''' in tropical climates.
     
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