Stilbometopa Explained

Stilbometopa are genus of biting flies in the family of louse flies, Hippoboscidae. There are 5 known species.^[1] All species are parasites of birds.^[2]

Distribution

Found throughout North, Central, and South America.^[2]

Systematics

• Genus Stilbometopa Coquillett, 1899

• S. fulvifrons (Walker, 1849)

• S. impressa (Bigot, 1885)

• S. legtersi Bequaert, 1955

• S. podopostyla Speiser, 1904

• S. ramphastonis Ferris, 1930

Notes and References

1. Dick, C. W.. 2006. Checklist of World Hippoboscidae (Diptera: Hippoboscoidea).. Chicago. Department of Zoology, Field Museum of Natural History. 1–7pp.
2. Maa, T. C.. 1969. A Revised Checklist and Concise Host Index of Hippoboscidae (Diptera). . Honolulu. Bishop Museum, Honolulu, Hawaii. 20. 261–299pp.