Lipopteninae
Lipopteninae
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Diptera
- Superfamily: Hippoboscoidea
- Family: Hippoboscidae
- Subfamily: Lipopteninae
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lipopteninae: //ˌlɪpəpˈtɛnɪniː//
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Summary
Lipopteninae is a subfamily of parasitic flies belonging to the family Hippoboscidae, primarily associated with even-toed ungulates. There are 3 recognized genera and a total of 34 species, with 5 species commonly found in certain regions.
Habitat
Parasitic flies found on even-toed ungulates (family Cervidae, Bovidae, etc.).
Diet
Parasitic, feeding on the blood of their hosts.
Ecosystem Role
As parasites, they play a role in the ecology of their host populations by influencing host health and behavior.
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Tags
- Lipopteninae
- Hippoboscidae
- parasitic flies
- even-toed ungulates
- insects