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horn fly
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horn fly, Haematobia irritansnoun
small black European fly introduced into North America; sucks blood from cattle especially at the base of the horn
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horn fly
Haematobia irritans, the horn fly, is a small fly (about half the size of a common housefly). It was first described by Carl Linnaeus in his 1758 10th edition of Systema Naturae. It is of the genus Haematobia which is the European genus of bloodsucking flies. Haematobia irritans is a native of Europe but has been introduced to North America and is considered a potentially dangerous livestock pest.
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horn fly
A horn fly is a common pest of cattle and other livestock that typically congregates around the horns, back and belly of the animal. Its scientific name is Haematobia irritans. It is small in size, usually less than 5mm long, and is gray in color. Horn flies spend the majority of their life on the host animal, feeding on its blood several times a day. The constant biting and feeding activity can cause significant discomfort and stress to the animals, potentially leading to decreased weight gain and milk production.
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Horn fly
Haematobia irritans, the horn fly, is a small fly of the genus Haematobia which is the European genus of bloodsucking flies. Haematobia irritans is a native of Europe but has been introduced to North America and is considered a potentially dangerous livestock pest.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of horn fly in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of horn fly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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