Hippobosca equina
Definition
Noun 1. A parasitic winged fly: Hippobosca equina is a species of louse fly, a blood-feeding ectoparasite. It is specifically known for infesting horses and other large mammals.
Usage
- The veterinarian identified the cause of the horse's irritation as an infestation of .
- can be a vector for certain blood-borne pathogens.
Advanced Usage
- In entomological texts, is classified within the family Hippoboscidae, commonly known as louse flies or keds.
- The species name directly relates to its primary host, the horse (from Latin , meaning horse).
Variants and Related Words
- Hippoboscid (noun): A member of the family Hippoboscidae, to which belongs.
- Louse fly (noun): The common name for flies in the family Hippoboscidae.
- Horse fly (noun): Note: This is a different insect (family Tabanidae) that bites to feed, but is not a permanent parasite like .
Synonyms
- Forest fly (a common name for this species in some regions)
- Horse louse fly
Related Terms
- Parasite (noun): An organism that lives on or in a host organism and gets its food from or at the expense of its host.
- Ectoparasite (noun): A parasite, such as a flea or tick, that lives on the exterior of its host.
- Host (noun): An animal or plant on or in which a parasite lives.
Noun
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winged fly parasitic on horses
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