Transinfection of buffalo flies (Haematobia irritans exigua) with Wolbachia and effect on host biology

Transinfection of buffalo flies (Haematobia irritans exigua) with Wolbachia and effect on host biology

Abstract Background Buffalo flies (Haematobia irritans exigua) (BF) and closely related horn flies (Haematobia irritans irritans) (HF) are invasive haematophagous parasites with significant economic and welfare impacts on cattle production. Wolbachia are intracellular bacteria found widely in insect...

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Main Authors: Mukund Madhav, Geoff Brown, Jess A. T. Morgan, Sassan Asgari, Elizabeth A. McGraw, Peter James
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Wolbachia
Haematobia
Biocontrol
Veterinary ectoparasite
Endosymbiont
Pest management
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-020-04161-8

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