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Icosta

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Icosta
Icosta sp.
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Icosta

Speiser, 1905
Synonyms
  • Ornithoponus Aldrich, 1923 good as subgenus
  • Olfersia Say 1823

Icosta are genus of biting flies in the family of louse flies, Hippoboscidae. There are 52 known species, making it the largest Hippoboscid genus.[1] All species are parasites of birds.[2]

Distribution

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Worldwide, excluding Antarctica.[2]

Systematics

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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: 1–7pp. {{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.