Musca autumnalis Flashcards
1
Q
common name
A
face fly
2
Q
hosts
A
all equids
3
Q
adults size
A
5.5-7.5mm
4
Q
adult characteristics
A
4 dark longitudinal stripes on thorax
sponging mouthparts
sticky hairs on padlike structures on legs
5
Q
egg size
A
1mm- banana shaped
6
Q
life cycle
A
eggs develop to larvae
three larval instars develop to pupae
pupae develop to adult flies
females leave eggs in feces
7
Q
adult flies feed on _____
A
face secretions
8
Q
site of infection
A
animal secretions and wounds
9
Q
pathogenesis
A
annoyance- drop of performance
transmits diseases
10
Q
clinical signs
A
can interfere with grazing
eye disorders and conjunctivitis
11
Q
diagnosis
A
confirm fly identification
12
Q
treatment
A
Screens
Sanitation
Reduce breeding places
insecticides
