Stilbometopa
Stilbometopa are genus of biting flies in the family of louse flies, Hippoboscidae. There are 5 known species.[1] All species are parasites of birds.[2]
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Genus: | Stilbometopa Coquillett, 1899 |
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Ornithomyia fulvifrons Walker, 1849 | |
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Lynchia Weyenbergh, 1881 |
Distribution
Found throughout North, Central, and South America.[2]
Systematics
- Genus Stilbometopa Coquillett, 1899
References
- Dick, C. W. (2006). "Checklist of World Hippoboscidae (Diptera: Hippoboscoidea)". Chicago: Department of Zoology, Field Museum of Natural History: 1–7pp. Cite journal requires
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(help) - 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.
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