Phthona is a genus of biting flies in the family of louse flies, Hippoboscidae. There are 3 known species.[1] All are parasite of falconets of the genus Microhierax.[2]

Phthona
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Phthona

Maa, 1963
Type species
Phthona nigrita
Speiser, 1905
Species

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Distribution

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All species are found in South East Asia.[2]

Hosts

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They found on birds of the genus Microhierax - species: collared falconet (M. caerulescens), Philippine falconet (M. erythrogenys) and the pied falconet (M. melanoleucus)[2]

Systematics

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  • Genus Phthona Maa, 1969

References

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  1. ^ Dick, C. W. (2006). "Checklist of World Hippoboscidae (Diptera: Hippoboscoidea)". Chicago: Department of Zoology, Field Museum of Natural History: 1–7pp. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. ^ a b c Maa, T. C. (1969). "A Revised Checklist and Concise Host Index of Hippoboscidae (Diptera)". Pacific Insects Monograph. 20. Honolulu: Bishop Museum, Honolulu, Hawaii: 261–299pp.