Icosta americana

(Leach, 1817)

Icosta americana is a of louse fly in the Hippoboscidae. These flies are obligate of birds, possessing adaptations for clinging to feathers and feeding on blood. The species has been documented in North America and parts of Central America. Like other hippoboscids, are dorsoventrally flattened with strong claws for attachment to plumage.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Icosta americana: /aɪˈkɒstə ˌæməˈɹɪkənə/

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Distribution

North America and Central America.

Diet

Blood of avian .

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