Ornithoctona

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Ornithoctona
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Ornithoctona

Speiser, 1902
Type species
Ornithomya erythrocephala
Leach, 1817
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Ornithoctona are genus of biting flies in the family of louse flies, Hippoboscidae. There are 12 known species. [1] All species are parasites of birds. [2]

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Distribution

Ornithoctona are found worldwide with the exception of Antarctica. [2]

Systematics

  • Species group '1'
  • Species group '2'
  • Species group '3'
  • Species group '4'

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References

  1. Dick, C. W. (2006). "Checklist of World Hippoboscidae (Diptera: Hippoboscoidea)". Chicago: Department of Zoology, Field Museum of Natural History: 1–7pp.{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. 1 2 Maa, T. C. (1969). "A Revised Checklist and Concise Host Index of Hippoboscidae (Diptera)". Pacific Insects Monograph . Honolulu: Bishop Museum, Honolulu, Hawaii. 20: 261–299pp.