Streblidae
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Trichobius
bat flies
Trichobius is a genus of bat flies (Diptera: Streblidae) containing more than 60 described species. These obligate ectoparasites are exclusively associated with bats, exhibiting varying degrees of host specificity. Species within the genus display diverse morphological and ecological traits, with some showing strong preferences for particular host species, roost types, or host sexes.
Trichobius corynorhini
Trichobius corynorhini is a species of bat fly (Diptera: Streblidae) described by Cockerell in 1910. As a streblid bat fly, it is an obligate ectoparasite of bats. The species has been studied for its winter ecology, suggesting activity patterns that extend beyond typical warm-season observations common in many dipteran parasites.