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Stomoxys calcitrans
Where is most of this flies time spent? |
off the host
it is a visiting biting fly |
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Stomoxys calcitrans
Describe the mouthparts |
forward pointing probiscus for biting
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Stomoxys calcitrans
Where are eggs laid? |
on rotting hay and straw.
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Stomoxys calcitrans
How long does the life cycle take to complete? |
average of 1 month
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Stomoxys calcitrans
Pathogenic significance, production losses |
painful bite causes reduced weight gain and milk yield
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Stomoxys calcitrans
pathogenic significance, disease transmission. |
bacteria and viruses: mechanical transmission
protozoa eg trypanosomes helminths (intermediate host for Habronema in the horse) |
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Stomoxys calcitrans common name
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stable fly
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