− | Microfilariae are found on the surface of the host. [[Blackflies]] feed and ingest the microfilariae. These develop and mature into L3 larvae. The blackflies then feed on another host, which becomes infected. | + | Microfilariae are found on the surface of the host. [[Simuliidae|Blackflies]] feed and ingest the microfilariae. These develop and mature into L3 larvae. The blackflies then feed on another host, which becomes infected. |