What is another word for Melophagus Ovinus?
Pronunciation: [mˈɛləfˌaɡəs ˈə͡ʊvɪnəs] (IPA) 
Melophagus ovinus, also known as the sheep ked, is a blood-sucking ectoparasite that infests domestic and wild sheep. As a prevalent and pesky pest in sheep farming, Melophagus ovinus has acquired various synonyms, including the sheep tick, sheep louse fly, and sheep tick-louse. Other common names for the Melophagus ovinus include the nose fly, head fly, and sheep bot fly. Interestingly, the word ked derives from the Old English word caede, which means insect or tick. Regardless of its name, Melophagus ovinus is a challenging parasite to control and can cause severe economic and health losses in sheep populations.
