Struthibosca

Struthibosca is a genus of biting flies in the family of louse flies, Hippoboscidae. There is only one known species, (Janson, 1889).^[1] It is a parasite of ostriches.^[2]

Distribution[]

It is found in entire Southern Africa, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya.^[2]

They are only found on ostrich (Struthio camelus).^[2]

^ Dick, C. W. (2006). "Checklist of World Hippoboscidae (Diptera: Hippoboscoidea)". Chicago: Department of Zoology, Field Museum of Natural History: 1–7pp. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
^ ^a ^b ^c Maa, T. C. (1969). "A Revised Checklist and Concise Host Index of Hippoboscidae (Diptera)". Pacific Insects Monograph. Honolulu: Bishop Museum, Honolulu, Hawaii. 20: 261–299pp.

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