Flying

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Insects spread worldwide. Subordination of the diptera; mostly stocky, short-footed, 1-50 mm long, often dark, also shiny metal. Licking, stinging or sucking, rarely stunted mouth parts. Significance for humans through transmission of diseases.

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One distinguishes among others:

Crevices (Orthorrapha): > 20,000 species, e.g. predatory flies, horseflies, woolly floats.
Lidded knickers (Cyclorrapha): > 25,000 species, e.g.: Hoverfly, caterpillar fly, dung fly, meat fly.
Sand flies (Phlebotomus): S.u. Leishmaniasis.
botfly (Oestridae): S. and furunculoid myiasis.
horseflies (Tabanidae): S. and horsefly bite, larva migrans, mangrove flies, loiasis.

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See below, mosquito bite Myiasis, see below Larva migrans.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer