Pseudolynchia
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Pseudolynchia canariensis | |
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Genus: | Pseudolynchia Bequaert, 1926
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Pseudolynchia are genus of biting flies in the family of louse flies, Hippoboscidae. There are 5 known species.[1] One of the more well known speciec is the pigeon louse fly Pseudolynchia canariensis'. All species are Parasites of birds.[2]
Systematics
- Genus Pseudolynchia Bequaert, 1926
- Species group 'a'
- P. serratipes Maa, 1966
- Species group 'b'
- P. brunnea (Latreille, 1812)
- P. canariensis (Macquart, 1840)
- P. garzettae (Róndani, 1879)
- P. mistula Maa, 1969
References
- ^ Dick, C. W. (2006). "Checklist of World Hippoboscidae (Diptera: Hippoboscoidea)". Chicago: Department of Zoology, Field Museum of Natural History: 1–7pp.
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(help) - ^ Maa, T. C. (1969). "A Revised Checklist and Concise Host Index of Hippoboscidae (Diptera)". Pacific Insects Monograph. 20. Honolulu: Bishop Museum, Honolulu, Hawaii: 261–299pp.