Fannia canicularis may transmit dysentery, salmonella, shigella, painful bites, allergic reaction rarely myiasis screwworm secondary screwworm cochliomyia hominivorax cochliomyia macellaria myiasis myiasis sand flies lutzomyia spp. It is slender, and the median vein in the wing is straight. Pdf larval morphology of the lesser housefly, fannia canicularis. Lesser housefly fannia canicularis as possible mechanical. This page was last edited on 9 december 2014, at 08.
Enter the name or part of a name you wish to search for. The pdf file you selected should load here if your web browser has a pdf reader plugin installed for example, a recent version of adobe acrobat reader if you would like more information about how to print, save, and work with pdfs, highwire press provides a helpful frequently asked questions about pdfs alternatively, you can download the pdf file directly to your computer. The lesser housefly fannia canicularis is a worldwide synanthropic species. The availability of 16s rrna for the identification of. Fanniidae, fannia, key to males, pusio subgroup, identification. Species include fannia canicularis the lesser housefly, commonly observed in kitchens or near food, which resembles musca domestica the common housefly but is somewhat smaller. Fannia which are of minor medical importance, namely fannia canicularis lesser housefly, which occurs worldwide and is commonly encountered in houses, and fannia scalaris latrine fly, which has an almost cosmopolitan distribution and is less common in houses service, 2004. Lesser house fly biology and control methods fannia. Best results are achieved when applied to nonporous. Lesser house fly biology and control methods fannia canicularis. House fly musca domestica and lesser house fly fannia canicularis moth drain, filter, sewer flies family psychodidae phorid humpbacked, scuttle, mausoleum flies family phoridae fungus gnats families mycetophilidae formerly fungivoridae and sciaridae. An account of the bionomics and the larvae of the flies and their relation to myiasis of the intestinal and urinary tracts an account of the bionomics and the larvae of the flies and their relation to myiasis of the intestinal and urinary tracts. The territorial flight of male houseflies fannia canicularis l. General information about fannia canicularis fannca eppo global database.
The threedimensional flight paths of male fannia canicularis underneath prominent indoor landmarks were filmed and reconstructed for analysis. These flies are globally distributed in urban areas as they are drawn to unsanitary. Lesser house flies fannia canicularis the lesser house fly fannia canicularis is a frequent sight in the uk, often found hovering around light fittings. Keep in mind that the search is only based on the full taxon name. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. New species and key to identification of fannia robineaudesvoidy. Epa, pesticide product label, extinosad psp, 10232006. Fannia canicularis, and sheep blowflies lucilia cuprina spray surfaces where flies rest. Chasing behaviour of houseflies files toandfro in the shade of trees, porches, patios, and open garages. The flies patrol welldefined airspaces of about 50x50 cm horizontal, 25 cm vertical extent underneath landmarks like lampshades.
The fanniidae are a small 285 species in five genera group of true flies largely confined to the. As temperatures rise in summer, populations of fannia diminish unless developmental sites are protected from temperature extremes. Taxonomy of fanniidae diptera of southern brazil ii. A key and checklist to the neotropical forensically. Transmission of the worm is by the face fly, fannia canicularis. Species include fannia canicularis the lesser housefly, commonly observed in kitchens or near food, which resembles musca domestica the common housefly but is somewhat smaller and has three brown stripes on the thorax, and fannia scalaris the latrine fly, which commonly lays eggs in liquid feces of humans and animals and may be distinguished from. This is probably because of a more restricted distribution and they are less attracted to foods destined for human consumption. The site enables, for example, link submission and identification queries. Barn little house fly, fannia canicularis linnaeus 1 barn total 1 baseboards rove beetles,, 1 baseboards total 1 basement bed bug, cimex lectularius linnaeus 1 carolina wolf spider, lycosa carolinensis walckenaer 1 fishing spiders,, 2 harpalus pennsylvanicus, harpalus pennsylvanicus 1. Introduction forensic entomology is a branch of forensic science which focuses on the use of insects. Collett school of biological sciences, university of sussex received november 21, 1973 summary.
All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. The phoretic behavior and olfactory preference of macrocheles. Insect identification laboratory annual report 2011. The key comprises all 38 species of fannia and euryomma that have already.
Fanniidae is documented using a combination of light and scanning electron microscopy. They are drab gray in color and lack black stripes on the thorax. You also get unlimited file sizes as well as the ability to upload and convert several files to pdf at the same time. The role of parasitization as a natural mortality of musca domestica l. A taxonomic revision of the southern south american species of the genus fannia robineaudesvoidy diptera. Larvae of both the house fly and lesser house fly feed. The little house fly fannia canicularis, muscidae characteristically hovers and files toandfro in the shade of trees, porches, patios, and open garages. Little is known about factors that promote fly dispersal. A few species of the genus fannia are commonly found breeding in animal manure and confined livestock facilities. Macrochelidae in its relationship with fannia canicularis l.
Lesser house flies have a characteristic short and erratic fly pattern. Multilocus genetic characterization of two ant vectors group ii dirty 22 species known to contaminate food and food products and spread foodborne pathogens 3 irshad m. Canicular definition of canicular by merriamwebster. Chasing behaviour of houseflies fannia canicularis a description and analysis m. Fanniidae is documented using a combination of light and. Muscidae represented more than 99% of the fly population. Biology and control of the little house fly, fannia canicularis, in. With a free trial of our online pdf converter, you can convert files to and from pdf for free, or sign up for one of our memberships for limitless access to our file converters full suite of tools. Technical information memoranda or tims are not policy documents. Chasing behaviour of houseflies fannia canicularis springerlink. Fannia scalaris fabricius, 1791 diptera, fanniidae, from north cornwall, the first record in bee hive honeycomb. The lesser house fly can withstand lower temperatures than the house fly and will be active during cooler months. Fannia canicularis fanncaoverview eppo global database.
While they can be a major annoyance, they also help to spread a number of dangerous diseases including cholera. Fannia scalaris, also known as the latrine fly, is a fly species in the fanniidae family. Adults of these flies look like small, slender house flies. Research note a new record of fannia prisca stein, 1918. The importance of control the biggest threat which lesser house flies pose to humans is their role in transmitting serious diseases. This species is smaller and more slender than the house fly, musca domestica, and is similar in appearance to the lesser house fly, fannia canicularis. Aspects related to epidemiology of flies belonging to fannia genus were studied in. While they can be a major annoyance, they also help to spread a number of dangerous diseases including cholera, typhoid, and dysentery. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. An illustrated key to adult males of neotropical fannia. The most common is the little house fly, fannia canicularis. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any. Fly prevention and control on animal production units is necessary to prevent the transmission of pathogens that could affect animal and human health and the maintenance of good hygiene.
Controlling risks of pathogen transmission by flies on. It is smaller than the house fly being about 56mm long. The lesser house fly or little house fly, fannia canicularis, is somewhat smaller 3. Food and drug administration, southeast regional laboratory, 60 eighth street, atlanta. The aduld colour is blackishgray with 3 distinct black dorsal longitudinal thoracic stripes. Research and extension needs for integrated pest management. The lesser house fly is less of a health hygiene concern in light of disease transmission compared to the common house fly.
This fly species is considerably smaller 5 mm long than the common house fly. Like other flies, they feed by vomiting onto organic matter to dissolve it before sucking the resultant liquid up through their mouthparts. Chases in which male flies 2annia canicularis pursue other flies. The beetle coleoptera fauna of the antipodes islands, with comments on the impact of mice. Other monoolefins, including z9heptacosene and z9tricosene, do not elicit responses in male f. Pdf a key and checklist to the neotropical forensically important. Fannia canicularis, fannia scalaris definition of fannia. Multilocus genetic characterization of two ant vectors. The life cycle of this species can be as long as one month.
Little house fly fannia canicularis is not tolerant of high daytime temperatures and is, therefore, generally most numerous during the cooler spring and fall months in california. Adults may be found in human habitations as well as stables, etc. Pdf the morphology of all larval instars of fannia canicularis linnaeus diptera. Californiensis eggs present in the ocular secretions when they feed on an infected host. The phoretic behavior and olfactory preference of macrocheles muscaedomesticae scopoli acarina. The lesser house fly, fannia canicularis, is smaller and slimmer than the house fly and rests with its wings overlapping. Multilocus genetic characterization of two ant vectors group. Common flies found in and around structures common name scientific name description sources house fly musca domestica mediumsized, gray.
Fannia albitarsis stein, 1911 egg, larva albuquerque et al. Portal to information on the insect order diptera flies and midges and a forum for researchers on the insect group. It is best known for its habit of entering buildings and flying in jagged patterns in the middle of a room. Chases in which male flies fannia canicularis pursue other flies were studied by filming such encounters from directly below. Larval morphology of the lesser housefly, fannia canicularis article pdf available in medical and veterinary entomology 261. While house flies are warm weather pests, the fannia spp. Lesser house flies fannia canicularis pest library pest. The following structures are documented for all instars. Little house fly fannia 60 ml gallons 800 ppm 2 oz. Four species of fannia have been reported to cause myiasis. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page information. This file is licensed under the creative commons attribution 2. Each of them was covered with a sheet of cotton fabrics or nylon gauze. Unlike the other flies commonly found in animal sheds, fannia spends much of its time in flight.
American dermal leishmaniasis mosquitoes culicidae to include culex spp. One hundred and fifty specimens of this species were divided into pools of ten flies and analysed by qpcr, and positive samples were further sequenced. Rinse cap after use and pour rinsate into spray tank. Back to diptera index page back to arthropods of orange county, california back to natural history of orange county. A key and checklist to the neotropical forensically important. Lesser house flies fannia canicularis pest library. This page was last edited on 27 september 2017, at 21. Larval morphology of the lesser housefly, fannia canicularis. The eggs develop into larvae within the flys body cavity, which then are deposited onto the conjunctiva of the new host. The lesser house fly was first recorded in hawaii in 1901. Canicular definition is of or relating to the dog days. The morphology of all larval instars of fannia canicularis linnaeus diptera.
University of groningen pheromones of the housefly. It sometimes flies through open doors and enters buildings. Fannia canicularis, trawscoed, north wales, sept 2011. The adult is blackishgray with three indistinct black dorsal longitudinal stripes. Seldom landing on human food, it is less apt to contaminate food than the house fly. In poultry sheds it commonly circles above the caged birds or in the eggs rooms.