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Stilbometopa

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Stilbometopa
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Stilbometopa

Species

5, See text

Synonyms

Lynchia Weyenbergh, 1881

Stilbometopa are genus of biting flies in the family of louse flies, Hippoboscidae. There are 5 known species.[1] All species are parasites of birds.[2]

Distribution

Found throughout North, Central, and South America.[2]

Systematics

References

  1. ^ Dick, C. W. (2006). "Checklist of World Hippoboscidae (Diptera: Hippoboscoidea)". Chicago: Department of Zoology, Field Museum of Natural History: 1–7pp. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. ^ a b 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.