Key Identification Features
- This species is generally pale reddish brown, with yellow spots on an abdomen that is indistinctly segmented.
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🦋 Identification Guide
How to Identify Hippoboscidae
Hippoboscidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Diptera, class Insecta. The family contains 7 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Hippoboscidae Species
Lipoptena mazamae Rondani, 1878
Lipoptena mazamae Rondani, 1878
Lipoptena mazamae (Neotropical deer ked) is a blood-feeding hippoboscid fly para…
Lipoptena cervi (Linnaeus, 1758)
Lipoptena cervi (Linnaeus, 1758)
Lipoptena cervi, the deer ked, is a winged biting louse fly parasite of deer tha…
Hippobosca equina Linnaeus, 1758
Hippobosca equina Linnaeus, 1758
Hippobosca equina is a side-moving fly species that primarily distributed across…
Crataerina pallida (Latreille, 1812)
Crataerina pallida (Latreille, 1812)
Crataerina pallida, the swift lousefly, is a vertically transmitted ectoparasite…
Hippobosca longipennis Fabricius, 1805
Hippobosca longipennis Fabricius, 1805
Hippobosca longipennis is an African-origin blood-feeding fly related to sheep k…
Pseudolynchia canariensis (Macquart, 1839)
Pseudolynchia canariensis (Macquart, 1839)
Pseudolynchia canariensis is a Columbidae-specific obligate biting louse fly ect…
Lipoptena depressa (Say, 1823)
Lipoptena depressa (Say, 1823)
Lipoptena depressa, the western North American deer ked, is a blood-feeding host…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Hippoboscidae?
Hippoboscidae animals belong to the Diptera order in the Animalia kingdom. This species is generally pale reddish brown, with yellow spots on an abdomen that is indistinctly segmented. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Hippoboscidae?
Hippoboscidae is classified in the order Diptera, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 7 accepted species worldwide.
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