The First Case of Hippobosca longipennis (Diptera: Hippoboscidae) Detected in Dogs in Turkey

Year 2025, Volume: 5 Issue: 1, 1 - 4, 30.06.2025

İbrahim Gülbayrak , Aynur Gülanber

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15758112

Abstract

Hippobosca longipennis is an obligate blood-feeding ectoparasite of domestic and wild carnivores and is recognized as an important pathogen vector. This case report describes the first detection of Hippobosca longipennis in dogs in Turkey. These ectoparasitic flies were detected during examinations of seven stray dogs brought to the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Animal Care Center for rehabilitation. The flies were carefully collected and sent to the laboratory for morphological examination and identified as Hippobosca longipennis. This report presents the first detection of the species in dogs in Turkey and emphasizes the importance of monitoring ectoparasites in stray animals. It also contributes to the geographical distribution of this species and highlights its potential role in the spread of diseases.

Keywords

Hippobosca longipennis , dog louse fly , ectoparasite , stray dogs

Ethical Statement

Bu çalışma kapsamında herhangi bir deneysel işlem uygulanmamış, yalnızca rutin klinik muayeneler sırasında gözlemlenen ektoparazitlerin toplanması gerçekleştirilmiştir. Bu nedenle etik kurul onayı gerekmemiştir. Çalışmada yer alan tüm işlemler, hayvan refahına uygun şekilde ve veteriner hekimlik etiği çerçevesinde gerçekleştirilmiştir.

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