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πŸͺ° Flies

Sheep Ked

Melophagus ovinus

About

A completely wingless, tick-like blood-sucking fly that lives permanently in sheep wool. Its flattened body and strong claws allow it to cling firmly to wool fibers.

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Did You Know?

Despite being called a ked or tick, it is actually a true fly that has completely lost its wings through evolution.