Glossina spp. (TSETSE FLIES)

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Glossina brevipalpis:

Wing structure:

http://www.k-state.edu/parasitology/625tutorials/Wings02.html

Phylogeny: Order Diptera

Metamorphosis: Complete

Geographical location: Africa South of Sahara

Organs affected: Skin

Symptoms and clinical signs: Dermal irritation

Diseases transmitted: Nagana and African sleeping sickness.

Treatment/control: Residual insecticides, destruction of brush used for breeding.