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==Life Cycle==

The female leaves mature larvae in dry soil. The larvae then pupate, and undergo further maturation and development. When they become adults they then attach to a host, and begin to blood-feed. Forest flies remain on their hosts for long periods of time.

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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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[[Category:Hippoboscidae]]

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