Hippoboscoidea

Pronunciation
/HIP-oh-BOS-ko-i-DE-a/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Hippoboscoid
Plural
Hippoboscoids

Definition

A superfamily of flies known for their blood-feeding habits and association with mammals and birds.

Full guide

Read the full Hippoboscoidea guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.

Etymology

From Greek 'hippos', meaning 'horse', and 'bosco', meaning 'to feed'.

Example

Hippoboscoidea flies are often found on the bodies of their hosts, such as horses, cattle, and other mammals.

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