VPA 221: Veterinary Entomology and Acarology (1+1)

PUPAE - HORSE FLY

• Obtectate with distinct cephalothorax and 8 abdominal segments
• Usually seen in the drier parts of the breeding area
• Have ear shaped spiracles to enable respiration
• The terminal abdominal segment has six lobes bearing spine like processes called the caudal aster
• This stage lasts for 1-3 weeks