General morphology

GENERAL MORPHOLOGY - SHEEP KED

Melophagus ovinus - SHEEP KED /SHEEP TICK FLY

  • The absence of wings
  • The hairy nature of the body
  • Simple claws
  • Not prominent thoracic markings
  • Well developed long proboscis concealed by the palps
  • Comparatively small sized thorax
  • Very large and broad abdomen
  • Duration of lifecycle- 19-23 days
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