Stable fly

Stable fly
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Diptera
Family:	Muscidae
Tribe:	Stomoxyini
Genus:	Stomoxys
Species:	S. calcitrans
Binomial name
	Stomoxys calcitrans; (Linnaeus, 1758)
Synonyms
	Conops calcitrans Linnaeus, 1758; Musca occidentis Walker, 1853; Stomoxis dira Robineau-Desvoidy, 1830; Stomoxis inimica Robineau-Desvoidy, 1830; Stomoxys cybira Walker, 1849; Stomoxys parasita Fabricius, 1781;

Stomoxys calcitrans is commonly called the stable fly, barn fly, biting house fly, dog fly, or power mower fly.^[1] Unlike most members of the family Muscidae, Stomoxys calcitrans ('sharp mouth' + 'kicking') and others of its genus suck blood from mammals. Now found worldwide, the species is considered to be of Eurasian origin.^[2]

^ Talley, Justin L. (2008). Management and Characterization of Stable Fly Larval Habitats at Round Bale Feeding Sites in Pastures (PDF) (Thesis). Kansas State University. p. 2. hdl:2097/1072. Retrieved 2009-04-06., citing Hall, R.D.; Smith, J.P. (1986). "Life history and economic importance of the stable fly". Stable fly biology and control in cattle feedlots. Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station. Publication 86–362–D.
^ Bishop, F. (1913). "The Stable Fly (Stomoxys caclitrans L.) An Important Live Stock Pest". Journal of Economic Entomology. 6: 112–126. doi:10.1093/jee/6.1.112.

[1] Talley, Justin L. (2008). Management and Characterization of Stable Fly Larval Habitats at Round Bale Feeding Sites in Pastures (PDF) (Thesis). Kansas State University. p. 2. hdl:2097/1072. Retrieved 2009-04-06., citing Hall, R.D.; Smith, J.P. (1986). "Life history and economic importance of the stable fly". Stable fly biology and control in cattle feedlots. Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station. Publication 86–362–D.

[Bishop-2] Bishop, F. (1913). "The Stable Fly (Stomoxys caclitrans L.) An Important Live Stock Pest". Journal of Economic Entomology. 6: 112–126. doi:10.1093/jee/6.1.112.

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