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Ortholfersia

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Ortholfersia is a genus of biting flies in the family of louse flies, Hippoboscidae. There are 4 known species.[1] All species are parasites of macropods.[2]

Distribution

Found in Australia, some species are very rare, because their hosts are endangered.[2]

Systematics

  • Species group 'a'
  • Species group 'b'

References

  1. ^ Dick, C. W. (2006). "Checklist of World Hippoboscidae (Diptera: Hippoboscoidea)". Chicago: Department of Zoology, Field Museum of Natural History: 1–7pp. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. ^ a b Maa, T. C. (1969). "A Revised Checklist and Concise Host Index of Hippoboscidae (Diptera)". Pacific Insects Monograph. Honolulu: Bishop Museum, Honolulu, Hawaii. 20: 261–299pp.
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Ortholfersia: Brief Summary

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Ortholfersia is a genus of biting flies in the family of louse flies, Hippoboscidae. There are 4 known species. All species are parasites of macropods.

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