Ornithoica
Rondani, 1878
Species Guides
1Ornithoica is a of louse flies ( Hippoboscidae) comprising 23 described . All species are obligate of birds. The genus is distinguished from other hippoboscid genera by morphological features and associations. Species occur worldwide except Antarctica, with the greatest diversity in Southeast Asia.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ornithoica: //ɔːrˈnɪθoʊˌaɪkə//
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Distribution
Worldwide except Antarctica; highest in Southeast Asia. Documented from China, with specific records including Ornithoica aequisenta and Ornithoica vicina.
Host Associations
- birds - obligate All are of birds; specific records include Marsh Hawk (Circus cyaneus) for O. vicina
Behavior
Biting flies that live as on bird .
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Systematics
The contains two subgenera: Ornithoica Rondani, 1878 (20 ) and Lobolepis Maa, 1966 (3 species). Described species include O. unicolor, O. confluenta, O. podicipis, O. beccariina, O. caleconica, O. turdi, O. vicina, O. zamicra, O. rabori, O. bistativa, O. philippinensis, O. stipituri, O. tridens, O. momiyamai, O. simplicis, O. hovana, O. exilis, O. podargi, O. aequisenta, O. aequisenta, O. punctatissima, O. pusilla (subgenus Ornithoica); and O. submicans, O. curvata, O. hirtisternum (subgenus Lobolepis).