Biology:Phthona
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Short description: Genus of flies
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Genus: | Phthona Maa, 1963
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Phthona nigrita Speiser, 1905
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Phthona is a genus of biting flies in the family of louse flies, Hippoboscidae. There are 3 known species.[1] All are parasite of falconets of the genus Microhierax.[2]
Distribution
All species are found in South East Asia.[2]
Hosts
They found on birds of the genus Microhierax - species: collared falconet (M. caerulescens), Philippine falconet (M. erythrogenys) and the pied falconet (M. melanoleucus)[2]
Systematics
- Genus Phthona Maa, 1969
- P. leptoptera (Maa, 1963)
- P. modesta (Maa, 1963)
- P. nigrita (Speiser, 1905)
References
- ↑ Dick, C. W. (2006). Checklist of World Hippoboscidae (Diptera: Hippoboscoidea).. Chicago: Department of Zoology, Field Museum of Natural History. pp. 1–7pp.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 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.
Wikidata ☰ Q7188225 entry
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