Chrysops (deerflies)

From Aaushi
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Introduction

Genus of biting flies with 80 North American species characterized by a splotched wing pattern. Species include vectors of Francisella tularensis in the USA & Loa loa in West Africa.

More general terms

More specific terms

Additional terms

References

  1. Stedman's Medical Dictionary 26th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1995