Glossina spp Flashcards
1
Q
What major group of flies is part of this genera?
Where are these flies found?
A
- Tsetse flies
- sub-saharan africa
2
Q
What are some morphologic features of Glossina flies?
A
- brown body
- wings fold completely on top of each other when at rest
- cleaver or hatchet-shaped cell in wing
3
Q
Where does mating occur in Glossina flies?
What is unique about the development of the larvae?
A
- mating occurs on host
- female stores sperm for entire life span
- these flies are viviparus (development of th eoffspring inside the female)
- they only produce one larvae at a time
- produce up to a total of 8-12 larvae
- L3 deposited onto soil, where it wriggles into and pupates
4
Q
What is the pathogenic significance of Glossina flies?
A
- painful bites causing severe irritation
- IMH for trypanosoma spp
- death of 3 million cattle per year
5
Q
What’s unique abotu Glossina pupa?
A
- polypneustic lobes
- used for breathing
6
Q
What are some control measures for Glossina flies?
A
- insecticide spraying - manual or aerial
- insecticide spraying on walls
- impregnated ear tags or pour-ons
- fly-traps
- colored
- odiferous bait
7
Q
Are Glossina spp biting flies?
A
yes - mouthparts specialized for piercing and sucking
