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

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 …

Parasites threaten still today the health of humans and their animals, although considerable
progress had been achieved within the last century. However, phenomena such as …

Deer louse flies (Lipoptena spp.) are hematophagous ectoparasites of cervids. The genus
Lipoptena comprises 32 species, some of which are of veterinary importance as vectors of …

Abstract The hippoboscid Lipoptena fortisetosa Maa, 1965 is a hematophagous ectoparasite
of cervids that can bite humans. This fly is expanding its geographical range and is of …

Simple Summary In recent years, the increased presence of wildlife in habitats close to
urban settlements has raised concerns about the risk of pathogen transmission from wild …

Simple Summary Lipoptena fortisetosa is an invasive, hematophagous insect, which lives on
cervids and continues to spread across Europe. The species originated from the Far East …

The study of specimens of Lipoptena fortisetosa Maa, 1965 from various populations of its
modern range revealed the presence of two forms that differ morphologically and …

Deer keds are blood feeding ectoparasites, usually parasitizing members of the family
(Cervidae), colonizing domestic animals, wild animals, and birds. Two species are found in …