What sub-class does this species of parasitic crustacean belong to?
Isopoda
Pentastomida
Copepoda
What is the genera and species name of this parasitic crustacean? What is it's "common name"?
Linguatula serrata “tongue worm”
Ourozuektes owenii "fish tongue"
Conodophilus imbricatus “tongue biters”
Lernea sp. “anchor worm”
Pathology of Linguatula serrata is?
No damaging effects
Nasal discharge
Sneezing
Destruction of the nasal cavity
What are the three relevant parasitic divisions within the order Diptera?
Nematocera
Brachycera
Cyclorrhapha
Ixodidae
Mesostigmata
What sub class do these antennae belong to?
What sub class of Diptera do these wings belong to?
Which "families" belong to nematocera?
Ceratopogonidae
Simuliidae
Psychodidae
Culicidae
Tabanidae
This diagram shows a "basic" lifecycle of a species found within the sub class nematocera. Which of the below is true?
A. Larvae and/or pupae stages are aquatic
B. Males are parasitic
C. Commonly act as vectors for different pathogens (including bacteria, viruses, protozoa and nematodes)
D. Can cause blood loss and irritation due to bites which can subsequently cause production losses (eg. animals go off food and so there is a drop in milk production)
E. answers A, C and D
F. answers A, B, C and D
Identify this family of nematocera. -Wings are broad; without scales on body and wings; mouthparts no longer than head -wings frequently spotted, mouthparts capable of biting, body not covered with down -larvae develop in water, mud, sand or dung -main genus is culicoides
There are three main groups of Culicoides within the family Ceratopogonidae. These are the “maritime species” which breed in saline waters, the “native species” which breed in fresh water and feed on marsupials and stock and lastly the “introduced species” which breed in cattle dung
Select "three" answers below that show correct species within these groups,
“maritime species” = C. immaculatus, C. marmoratus
“native species” = C. marksi
“introduced species”= C. brevitarsis, C. wadai
“introduced species”= C. marksi
“maritime species” = C. brevitarsis, C. wadai
“native species” = C. immaculatus, C. marmoratus
Which species within the family are known for causing "Queensland itch" in horses and transmitting Bluetongue?
Culicoides brevitarsis and Culicoides wadai
Culicoides immaculatus and Culicoides marmoratus
Culicoides wadai and Culicoides marmoratus
Identify this Dipteran family.
-large, slow fly -very painful bite -larval stages are aquatic -mainly cause irritation and blood loss -antennae having 8 segments or fewer -antennae not aristate
Brachycera Family: Tabanidae
Nematocera Family: Psychodidae
Cyclorrhapha Family: Oestridae
Brachycera Family: Psychodidae
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