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Indian Tse Tse-like Fly

Hippobosca maculata

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A flattened, leathery ectoparasitic fly that feeds on the blood of horses, cattle, and dogs. It has powerful claws for gripping hair and feathers and moves sideways through the host's coat with ease.

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Did You Know?

These flies are so tenacious that they can run sideways through animal fur and are extremely difficult to swat or remove.