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stable fly

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stable fly
n.
A fly (Stomoxys calcitrans) that sucks the blood of domestic animals and humans.

stable fly
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a blood-sucking muscid fly, Stomoxys calcitrans, that attacks man and domestic animals


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01) between movement to new feeding stations and stable fly populations, particularly with flies occurring on the animals head.
Flies live-trapped at 21 fairs generated 154 fly pools (63 stable fly, 54 house fly, and 37 blow fly).
The stable fly, horsefly and housefly torment and bite horses.
 
 
 
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