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Olfersia (fly)

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Olfersia
Olfersia fumipennis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Hippoboscidae
Subfamily: Ornithomyinae
Genus: Olfersia
Leach, 1817
Species

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Synonyms

Olfersia is a genus of biting flies in the family of louse flies, Hippoboscidae. The genus was erected by William Elford Leach in 1817. There are seven known species,[1] and all are parasites of birds.[2]

Distribution

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Olfersia are found worldwide with the exception of Australia, but are most abundant in North and Central America.[2]

Systematics

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  • Genus Olfersia Leach, 1817
  • Species group 'a'
  • Species group 'b'
  • Species group 'c'
  • Species group 'd'

References

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  1. ^ Dick, C. W. (2006). "Checklist of World Hippoboscidae (Diptera: Hippoboscoidea)". Chicago: Department of Zoology, Field Museum of Natural History: 1–7. {{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. 20. Honolulu: Bishop Museum, Honolulu, Hawaii: 261–299pp.