Stilbometopa
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Genus: | Stilbometopa Coquillett, 1899
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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
- Genus Stilbometopa Coquillett, 1899
- S. fulvifrons (Walker, 1849)
- S. impressa (Bigot, 1885)
- S. legtersi Bequaert, 1955
- S. podopostyla Speiser, 1904
- S. ramphastonis Ferris, 1930
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) - ^ 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.