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Ceratopogonidae; midge
biting midges [1] (image)
Pathology:
- biting midges transmit Oropouche virus
- biting midges transmit Mansonella perstans & Mansonella streptocerca
Specific
Culicoides
General
diptera (flies, mosquitoes, midges)
Properties
KINGDOM: animal
PHYLUM: arthropod
ORGANISM-CLASS: INSECTA
ORDER: diptera
FAMILY: Ceratopogonidae
References
- McPhillips D
What is Oropouche virus?
The emerging threat is raising concern among health officials.
CNN Health. August 27, 2024
https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/27/health/oropouche-virus-health-warning/index.html