Species and Abundance of Diptera at the Texas A&M Beef Cattle Center
Abstract
A total of 54 Diptera were caught via insect net over the course of four weeks at the Texas A&M Beef Cattle Center. Both weather and time of day affected whether the collectors were able to collect specimens. Once the Diptera were collected, they were identified as Musca species, Calliphoridae or Stomoxys calcitrans (L.). Attached to the Musca species and Stomoxys calcitrans were migratory mites. By determining what species of Diptera are present at the Beef Center, scientists can further analyze types of diseases associated, thus preventing such diseases from affecting the cattle.
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