Hippobosca

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hippobosca: /hɪpoʊˈbɒskə/

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Summary

Hippobosca is a genus of flies in the family Hippoboscidae, consisting of seven known species. It is primarily native to the Old World but has been introduced to North America with zoo animals.

Distribution

Primarily distributed in Europe and parts of Asia and Africa. Introduced to North America with host zoo animals; some populations have been eradicated by modern husbandry practices.

Tags

• genus
• Hippobosca
• Diptara
• Hippoboscidae