Stomoxys Calcitrans Flashcards
1
Q
common name
A
stable fly, biting housefly
2
Q
hosts
A
most animals, humans
3
Q
size of adult
A
5.5-7.5mm
4
Q
adult characteristics
A
short abdomen
3 dark spots in abdominal segments
prominent proboscis
sits on walls with heads up
5
Q
______ proboscis
A
piercing and sucking- forward projecting
6
Q
egg size
A
1mm
7
Q
egg characteristics
A
banana shaped
white
8
Q
life cycle
A
eggs develop to larvae
three larval instars develop to pupae
pupae develop to adults
adult flies feed on blood
9
Q
how often to they feed on blood?
A
1-2 times a day
10
Q
females lay eggs in ____
A
decaying vegetables- ex. hay and straw
11
Q
pathogenesis
A
bites are painful
transmit diseases
12
Q
clinical signs
A
twitches and tail swishes
13
Q
diagnosis
A
fly identification
14
Q
treatment
A
screens
sanitation
insecticides
DO NOT treat compost
