Cephenemyia Trompe
The reindeer nose bot fly, a specialized parasite of reindeer.
Cephenemyia Trompe
Illustration: Cephenemyia Trompe
Cephenemyia trompe belongs to the diverse insect world of the Lapland taiga.
As a highly specialized parasite, this species is evolutionarily inextricably linked to the reindeer herds of Fennoscandia and influences their seasonal migrations.
Facts & Characteristics
- Scientific Name: Cephenemyia trompe
- Category / Order: Insekten (Insecta)
- Nature, Taiga & Waters of Västerbotten: Nature, Taiga & Waters of Västerbotten
- Native to Northern Sweden: Native to Northern Sweden
Questions & Answers (FAQ)
What is Cephenemyia trompe?
The reindeer nose bot fly is a parasitic fly whose larvae develop within the nasal cavities and pharynx of reindeer.
Where does this species live?
Its presence precisely overlaps with the summer grazing grounds of reindeer in the subalpine and alpine tundra of Sweden.