A lókullancslégy (Hippobosca equina) életciklusa és járványtani szerepe : Irodalmi összefoglaló = The life cycle and epidemiological role of the horse louse fly (Hippobosca equina) : Literature review

Csepeli, Edina and Hornok, Sándor and Keve, Gergő (2026) A lókullancslégy (Hippobosca equina) életciklusa és járványtani szerepe : Irodalmi összefoglaló = The life cycle and epidemiological role of the horse louse fly (Hippobosca equina) : Literature review. MAGYAR ÁLLATORVOSOK LAPJA, 148 (3). pp. 183-192. ISSN 0025-004X

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Abstract

A Hippobosca equina (Diptera: Hippoboscidae), gyakorisága ellenére egy meglehetősen kevessé kutatott parazita. Ennek ellenére, köz- és állategészségügyi szerepe jelentős lehet. A H. equina gazdaállatok széles körén képes táplálkozni, beleértve a lovakat, szarvasmarhákat, galambokat, vadon élő emlősöket, ritkábban pedig az embert is. Jelen tanulmányukban a szerzők bemutatják a rendelkezésre álló szakirodalmi ismereteket, összesítik és magyar nyelvre fordítják, valamint kiegészítik azokat hazai eredményekkel, ezáltal átfogó képet alkotva a parazitáról, így hozzájárulva az ellene történő hatékony védekezéshez. | Climate change facilitates the widespread geographical distribution of certain parasites, including louse flies (Diptera: Hippoboscidae). This phenomenon is undoubtedly associated with the significant increase in the number of scientific publications on the subject over the past decade and a half. One of these blood-feeding ectoparasitic species is Hippobosca equina, which holds considerable public and veterinary health significance due to its nuisance presence, role in pathogen transmission and its adaptability to environmental changes. Hippobosca equina is a heteroxenous, blood-feeding parasite, capable of feeding on a wide range of hosts, most commonly large mammals, including horses, cattle, and game animals. Less frequently, it can also feed on humans and pigeons. The aim of this study is to provide a comprehensive review on this species in Hungarian language based on international literature data, while also supplementing it with domestic research findings and observations. Despite the wide distribution and relative frequency of H. equina in the Palearctic region, research conducted on this parasite is rather limited. Despite this, understanding the dynamics of H. equina and its impact on both animal and human health is vital for future preventive strategies. In line with this, our manuscript addresses the taxonomy, detailed morphology, as well as the life cycle, geographical distribution, known hosts, and public and veterinary health importance of H. equina, including the pathogens it is confirmed or suspected to transmit. Furthermore, the currently known strategies, natural and synthetic active substances used for controlling H. equina infestations are also discussed in detail. However, further research is still essential.

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