Little bug guys Flashcards
1
Q
Horn fly
Haematobia Irritans
A
Small grey flies, cluster around horns
Clinical signs include increased weight and milk drop
2
Q
Biting louse
Damalinia spp.
A
Cling to hair or feathers
Short legs and mouth parts
Lead to pediculosis
3
Q
Chorioptic mange mite
Chorioptes spp.
A
Larger than other mites, 8 legs, flat and long
In hair follicles, on legs and tail base
4
Q
Demodectic mange mite
Demodex spp.
A
Mites in hair follicles and glands
Long and cigar shaped
5
Q
Sheep tick
Ixodes ricinus
A
Three host lifecycle
Oval/tear drop shaped body
6
Q
Sucking louse
Haematogenous spp.
A
Porcine
Small, brown, piercing mouth part
7
Q
Blow fly
Lucillia sericata
A
Larval stage causes myiasis
Green
8
Q
Heel fly
Hypodermic bovis
A
Larval stage damages cattle hides
Not in UK
Large, yellow brown
Bumps from larvae
