Louse flies

Pronunciation
/LOOSE FLIES/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Louse fly
Plural
Louse flies

Definition

A family of flies (order Diptera) commonly known as keds, characterized by their parasitic lifestyle on mammals and birds.

Etymology

From their close association with hosts, resembling lice in their parasitic behavior.

Example

Louse flies are important vectors of blood-borne diseases in livestock.

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