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Deer Ked

Lipoptena cervi

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Diptera ›Family: Hippoboscidae ›Genus: Lipoptena

About

Lipoptena cervi, the deer ked or deer fly, is a species of biting fly in the family of louse flies, Hippoboscidae. These flies are commonly encountered in temperate areas of Europe, Siberia, and northern China. They have been introduced to North America. They are parasites of elk, deer, and other bovines, burrowing through the fur and sucking the blood of the host animals. L. cervi is relatively small, adults usually being 5–7 mm (0.20–0.28 in) in length and brownish...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Deer Ked?
The scientific name of Deer Ked is Lipoptena cervi.
What kingdom does Deer Ked belong to?
Deer Ked belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Deer Ked belong to?
Deer Ked belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Deer Ked belong to?
Deer Ked belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Deer Ked belong to?
Deer Ked belongs to the order Diptera.
What family does Deer Ked belong to?
Deer Ked belongs to the family Hippoboscidae.
What genus does Deer Ked belong to?
Deer Ked belongs to the genus Lipoptena.