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Hippobosca

Hippobosca

9.9
A small fly that lives on animals such as horses and birds and feeds on their blood
  • noun
  • /ˌhɪpəˈbɒskə/
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Hippobosca includes several species of louse flies that parasitize horses and cattle.

Examples

  • Specimens of Hippobosca were collected from migratory birds in the region.

  • Researchers studied the life cycle of Hippobosca to understand how it spreads among hosts.

  • The Hippobosca species are known for their parasitic behavior.

  • Did you know that Hippoboscae can infest both birds and mammals?

  • Researchers studied the life cycle of Hippobosca, a genus of parasitic flies, to understand how these insects spread among hosts.

  • Specimens of Hippobosca were collected from migratory birds to analyze their impact on avian health.

  • The genus Hippobosca includes several species of louse flies that attach to and feed on mammals like horses and cattle.

Synonyms

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vsHippobosca
  • UK
1 9.9

A small fly without wings that lives on sheep and other animals and drinks their blood

is broader, covering related bloodsucking flies not only wingless sheep parasites
genus Hippobosca
vsHippobosca
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of flies that cling to and feed on large mammals

is the same group but named in a less formal description
hippoboscid
vsHippobosca
  • Specialized
9.9

A small flat fly that sucks blood from birds and mammals

is narrower, naming a single genus within that family
louse fly
vsHippobosca
  • Specialized
9.9

A small insect that sucks blood and lives in feathers or fur

is a scientific genus term rather than a general common name

Compounds

genus Hippobosca
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of flies that cling to and feed on large mammals

Hippobosca equina
  • Specialized
9.9

A small winged fly that bites horses to drink their blood

Surface Forms

Hippobosca singular
Hippoboscas plural

Etymology

The word Hippobosca breaks into hippo- 'horse' and -bosca, a part that suggests feeding on or living on animals. So, Hippobosca is a fitting name for the louse flies that live on horses and other mammals.