Stomoxys calcitrans

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Stomoxys calcitrans (biting stable fly; adult at rest.

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Stomoxys calcitrans (biting stable fly; adult at rest. nr. Untergruppenbach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. July 2016.

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Stomoxys calcitrans (biting stable fly; close view of anterior region, with the piercing proboscis clearly visible. Leesylvania State Park, Woodbridge, Virginia, USA. October 2017.

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Adults

Stomoxys calcitrans (biting stable fly; mated pair. USA

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Stomoxys calcitrans; adult female: Note scale bar in mm.

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Stomoxys calcitrans (stable fly); engorged adult at rest on a fence.

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Mouthparts

Stomoxys calcitrans (stable fly); scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of stable fly mouthparts.

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Life cycle

Haematobia irritans (horn fly); life cycle of horn fly (Haematobia irritans) and stable fly (Stomoxys calcitrans), with details of susceptibility to parasitoids.

©Jerry F. Butler

Life cycle tables

Life cycle tables of horn fly (Haematobia irritans) and stable fly (Stomoxys calcitrans).

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Overview

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Stable flies, both males and females, are obligate blood-feeding flies of livestock grouped under the genus Stomoxys. They are believed to have originated from Africa and it is there that most of the species are found (Mihok et al., 1996). Also Africa is where Stomoxys is least studied, mainly because of the overshadowing importance of the tsetse fly and its role in transmission of sleeping sickness. Although most Stomoxys species have remained in the temperate zones of Africa, one species, S. calcitrans, has become adapted to a wide variety of climatic zones and is found worldwide (Foil and Hogsette, 1994; Hogsette and Farkas, 2000). For this reason, this will be the stable fly referred to in the remainder of this text unless stated otherwise.

Stable flies and house flies, Musca domestica, are similar in size and appearance. Stomoxys spp. are sometimes called biting house flies. Stable fly adults are 4-7 mm in length, gray, and can be distinguished from house flies by their black, shiny proboscis, two pairs of broad dark thoracic stripes, and tessellated black abdominal pattern (Zumpt 1973). Vein m₁₊₂ bends upward very slightly and meets costa on the posterior side of the apex. Third-instar larvae are white and 4.8-11.5 mm in length with 5-6 prospiracular lobes. Larvae can be identified easily by their characteristic widely spaced, black, rounded triangular-shaped posterior spiracles with three yellowish serpentine slits (Skidmore, 1985). Stable fly larvae are not as robust as house fly larvae and are rarely found as densely clustered in a substrate as house fly larvae (Hogsette and Farkas, 2000). Pupae are formed inside the integument of the third-instar larvae, and most of the characteristics of the third-instar larvae are retained.

Stable flies are known to transmit a number of pathogens, namely the agents of surra, cutaneous leishmaniasis (Leishmania spp.), anthrax (Bacillus anthracis), brucellosis (Brucella spp.), equine infectious anaemia virus, and bovine diarrhoea virus (Greenberg, 1971; Zumpt, 1973; Tarry et al., 1991). However in most instances, transmission is successful only under laboratory conditions, or the possibility for transmission in the field is unlikely. S. calcitrans has been confirmed as an intermediate host for Habronema microstoma, a spirudid nematode found in the stomach of horses; a cutaneous form of habronemosis occurs when infected stable flies, which are unable to pierce the skin of the host, passively release infective larvae while feeding on open wounds and sores (Zumpt, 1973). The stable fly feeds on many hosts, but of domestic animals, ungulates in general and bovines in particular seem to be most commonly affected. A major pest of confined livestock throughout its range, the stable fly is a persistent blood feeder that feeds intermittently until it is full. Five flies per animal is an accepted damage threshold for cattle, and five or more flies per leg are not uncommon in some locations (Campbell et al., 1987). When large stable fly populations are feeding, cattle bunch together for protection resulting in economic losses through reduced feed intake and from the energy used to repulse the flies (Stork, 1979; Wieman et al., 1992). It was estimated in 1993 that the US cattle industry suffered an annual cost of US $9.80 per head (more than US $100 million total) for stable fly control and for weight losses resulting from stable fly activity (Campbell, 1993).

Identity

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Preferred Scientific Name

Stomoxys calcitrans (Linnaeus)

International Common Names

English: biting housefly; biting stable fly; dog fly; flies on cattle, musca autumnalis, m. domestica, stomoxys calcitrans fly; flies, biting stable; insect hypersensitivity causing skin disease in horses, cattle and sheep; stable fly; stable fly, biting; stable fly, stomoxys irritation

Parasitoses name

stable fly bites

Taxonomic Tree

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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Metazoa
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Uniramia
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Muscidae
Genus: Stomoxys
Species: Stomoxys calcitrans

Host Animals

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Animal name	Context	Life stage
Bos indicus (zebu)	Domesticated host
Bos taurus (cattle)	Domesticated host	Cattle & Buffaloes\|All Stages
Bubalus bubalis (Asian water buffalo)	Domesticated host
Camelus dromedarius (dromedary camel)	Domesticated host
Canis familiaris (dogs)	Domesticated host
Capra hircus (goats)	Domesticated host
Dromaius novaehollandiae	Wild host
Equus
Equus asinus (donkeys)	Domesticated host
Equus caballus (horses)	Domesticated host
Homo sapiens	Wild host
mules
Mus musculus (house mouse)
Oryctolagus cuniculus (rabbits)
Ovis aries (sheep)	Domesticated host
Ovis canadensis	Wild host
Panthera leo (lion)	Wild host
Panthera pardus	Wild host
Panthera tigris	Wild host
Sus scrofa (pigs)	Domesticated host; Wild host	Pigs\|All Stages
Ursidae	Wild host
Ursus arctos	Wild host

Hosts/Species Affected

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In agricultural areas, the main host of stable flies is cattle. However, the many hosts recorded in the literature include camels, donkeys (Hafez and Gamal-Eddin, 1959b), dogs, horses, and people (Hogsette et al., 1989). Historically recognized as a pest primarily around barns and stables, and subsequently in feedlot situations, stable flies have been found frequently on livestock in pastures and rangeland situations in recent years (Hogsette et al., 1989). Stableflies disperse from animal accommodation when populations build up in late summer. They often attack animals on pastures in these conditions. Adults tend to fly between 30 and 120 cm above the ground (Williams and Rogers, 1976) and usually feed on hosts at the mid to lower end of this range. Therefore stable flies usually feed below the knees and hocks of livestock hosts (Hafez and Gamal-Eddin, 1959b), but they may move onto the sides and backs if populations are large (>25 /leg). Stable flies bite humans on the reverse side of the knee and on exposed elbows (Hansens, 1951) and landing rates of 80-100 flies per minute on humans are not uncommon in some circumstances (Hogsette et al., 1987). Accounts of fly-avoidance behaviour displayed by unpenned dogs and other animals are numerous (Hogsette et al., 1987). Reasons used by flies to select hosts are not completely understood and in the case of cattle, stable flies do not tend to select hosts by breed or animal colour.

Stable flies cause considerable problems to dogs maintained in pens, including commercially produced purebred and hunting dogs. Flies feed mainly on the dogs' ears, and annoy dogs relentlessly with feeding attempts. As a result, dogs' ears may become bloody and disfigured (Hogsette et al., 1987; Urban and Broce, 1998). Stable flies can be a frustrating nuisance at zoos (Rugg, 1982), where they repeatedly attack the animals. These flies seem particularly fond of the big cats, and feed repeatedly on their ears producing large open sores that heal slowly and remain devoid of hair thereafter. It is difficult or impossible to provide relief to these animals. Stable flies have been observed in zoos feeding on exotic and indigenous ungulates and canines, biting bears through the pads on their feet, and attacking emus on the bare skin just above the scales on their legs.

Pathogens Vectored

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African swine fever virus
Avipoxvirus
Bacillus anthracis
bovine leukemia virus
bovine viral diarrhea virus
Brucella abortus
Brucella melitensis
Brucella ovis
equine infectious anaemia virus
Escherichia coli
Francisella tularensis
Goatpox virus
lumpy skin disease virus
Mycoplasma capricolum subsp. capricolum
Mycoplasma suis
Rift Valley fever virus
Trypanosoma evansi

Distribution

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Stomoxyscalcitrans is the most widely distributed species of stable fly and is considered to be cosmopolitan (Zumpt, 1973; Skidmore, 1985; Soós and Papp, 1986). Worldwide distribution is probably due to the fly's climatic adaptability and its tendency to travel long distances with weather systems (Hogsette and Ruff, 1985). The main component of the media used for development of the immature stages, decomposing vegetation, remains remarkably similar throughout its range.

Distribution Table

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The distribution in this summary table is based on all the information available. When several references are cited, they may give conflicting information on the status. Further details may be available for individual references in the Distribution Table Details section which can be selected by going to Generate Report.

Last updated: 17 Feb 2021

Continent/Country/Region	Distribution	Reference	Notes
Africa
Egypt	Present	CABI (Undated) Badr (2014)	Original citation: Hafez and Gamal-Eddin (1959a)
Mauritius	Present	Monty (1972)
Nigeria	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
Réunion	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
South Africa	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
Uganda	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
Zambia	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
Zimbabwe	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
Asia
China	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
Georgia	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
India	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
-Assam	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
-Karnataka	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
-Maharashtra	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
Israel	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
Japan	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
-Honshu	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
Malaysia	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
Pakistan	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
Philippines	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
Saudi Arabia	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
South Korea	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
Sri Lanka	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
Thailand	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
Uzbekistan	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
Europe
Austria	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
Belgium	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
Bulgaria	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
Denmark	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
France	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
Germany	Present	Steinbrink (1989)
Hungary	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
Italy	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
Lithuania	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
Malta	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
Netherlands	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
Poland	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
Romania	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
Russia	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
Spain	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
-Canary Islands	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
Sweden	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
Ukraine	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
United Kingdom	Present	Morgan and Bailie (1980)
North America
Canada	Present	Voegtline et al. (1965)
-Alberta	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
-Manitoba	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
-Quebec	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
Mexico	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
Puerto Rico	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
Trinidad and Tobago	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
U.S. Virgin Islands	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
United States	Present	Campbell (1993)
-California	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
-Colorado	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
-Florida	Present	King and Lenert (1936) Williams and Rogers (1976) Newson (1977) Fye et al. (1980) Williams et al. (1980) Hogsette (1981) Hogsette et al. (1981) Meyer and Petersen (1982) Hogsette and Ruff (1985) Hogsette and Ruff (1986) Hogsette et al. (1987) Jones et al. (1991) CABI (Undated)
-Georgia	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
-Indiana	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
-Iowa	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
-Kansas	Present	Meyer and Petersen (1982) Greene et al. (1989) Cilek and Greene (1994) Urban and Broce (1998)
-Maryland	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
-Michigan	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
-Missouri	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
-Nebraska	Present	McNeal and Campbell (1981) Stage and Petersen (1981) Meyer and Petersen (1982) Meyer and Petersen (1983) Petersen et al. (1983) Greene et al. (1989) Skoda et al. (1991) Seymour and Campbell (1993) Andress and Campbell (1994)
-New Jersey	Present	HANSENS (1951)
-New York	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
-North Carolina	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
-North Dakota	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
-South Dakota	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
-Texas	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
-Utah	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
Oceania
Australia	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
-New South Wales	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
-Queensland	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
-Victoria	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
New Zealand	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
Norfolk Island	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
Papua New Guinea	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
South America
Argentina	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
Brazil	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
-Parana	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
-Sao Paulo	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
Chile	Present	CABI (Undated a)	Present based on regional distribution.
-Easter Island	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)
Colombia	Present	CABI Data Mining (2001)

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