Abstract Hippoboscid flies (Diptera: Hippoboscidae), commonly known as keds or louse
flies, have been for long time overlooked by the scientific community, and their vector role of …

The louse flies of the genus Lipoptena spp.(Diptera: Hippoboscidae) are obligate blood-
feeding species and potential vectors of several pathogens. These ectoparasites are known …

 Abstract The available keys for European Hippoboscidae are outdated and do not cover all
species currently known from Europe. Therefore, identification keys to the eleven genera …

The family Hippoboscidae is a less known group of blood-sucking flies. Deer ked are
particularly important for animal health; they may act as potential vectors of disease to …

Abstract Hippoboscid flies (Diptera: Hippoboscidae) are obligate bloodsucking
ectoparasites of animals. In Europe, limited research has been conducted on this family until …

Bartonellae are emerging vector‐borne pathogens infecting humans, domestic mammals
and wildlife. Ninety‐seven red foxes (Vulpes vulpes), 8 European badgers (Meles meles), 6 …

Using a complex analysis of the molecular genetics, morphological, and ecological
characteristics of Hippoboscidae flies, the phylogenetic structure and trends in the evolution …

Eld's deer (Rucervus eldii thamin) is an endangered species endemic to South Asia. Various
ectoparasites (hematophagous insects and ticks) and blood parasites (eg, piroplasms such …

Deer keds are obligatory hematophagous ectoparasites of birds and mammals. Cervids
serve as specific hosts for these insects. However, ked infestations have been observed in …

Lipoptena insects are important ectoparasites of cervids and may affect humans that are
incidentally bitten. The presence of zoonotic pathogen DNA, such as Anaplasma, and …