Hypodermatinae Explained

The Hypodermatinae are a subfamily of Oestridae.[1] The Hypodermatinae include large parasitic flies, some of which are known as warble flies. The 9 genera in this subfamily typically spend their larval stages in the skin or soft tissues of mammals, including bovines. Such species include serious pests of livestock.

Genera

Hypodermatinae includes 9 genera:[1]

Notes and References

  1. Pape . Thomas . April 2001 . Phylogeny of Oestridae (Insecta: Diptera) . . 26 . 2 . 133–171 . 10.1046/j.1365-3113.2001.00143.x. 2001SysEn..26..133P .