Pseudolynchia

Pseudolynchia are genus of biting flies in the family of louse flies, Hippoboscidae. There are 5 known species.[1] One of the more well known speciec is the pigeon louse fly Pseudolynchia canariensis'. All species are Parasites of birds.[2]

Pseudolynchia
Pseudolynchia canariensis
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Pseudolynchia

Bequaert, 1926
Species

5, See text

Systematics

  • Species group 'a'
  • P. serratipes Maa, 1966
  • 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 requires |journal= (help)
  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.
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