Across
- 3. Scientific name is Calliphoridae. Are attracted to open wounds in which they lay eggs in and as they age the larvae feeds on the mammal’s skin.
- 5. Scientific name is Culiciadae. Infect animals with heartworm by biting them and spreading infected larvae.
- 8. Scientific genus name is Cuterebra. Are botfly larvae which develop within animal tissues, primarily cats
- 9. Mites scientific name is Demodex. Causes demodectic mange by the mite living in the hair follicles and oil glands of animal skin
Down
- 1. Scientific name is Siphonaptera. Are small, wingless, bloodsucking insects acting as parasites on warm blooded animals.
- 2. Are small, wingless insects which live in the hair or feathers of animals and humans. Are typically species specific
- 4. Scientific name is Dermacenter sp. Are parasitic arachnids which feed on the blood of mammals, birds and reptiles.
- 6. Mites scientific name is Sarcoptes scabiei is caused by mites burrowing under the skin.
- 7. mites scientific name is Otodectes cynotis mites. Live on the surface of the ear canal skin.