Cnephia pecuarum

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In black fly
…spring along the Mississippi River, Cnephia pecuarum is a serious livestock pest. There are records of this species killing horses and mules either with bloodsucking bites or by smothering, which may occur when the animals’ nostrils become blocked by large numbers of black flies. Also appearing in the spring is…
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