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2 unusual facts about Hippoboscidae


Hippoboscidae

Two species of Hippoboscidae – Ornithoica (Ornithoica) podargi and Ornithomya fuscipennis are also common parasites of the Tawny Frogmouth (Podargus strigoides) of Australia.

Ked itch

Ked itch is a cutaneous condition caused by sheep ked (Melophagus ovinus) which feed by thrusting its sharp mouth parts into the skin and sucking blood.


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