Parasitic lies belong to the order Diptera which possess evolved mouthparts adapted for blood feeding and acts as mechanical and biological vectors for pathogens (Desquesnes et al., 2018). Anong the lies, Musca, Stomoxys, Haematobia, Tabanus and Hippobosca were the major lies cause irritation, blood loss, stress and reduced productivity in cattle (Strydom et al., 2025). More importantly, many of these lies act as vectors for various disease-causing pathogens and posing serious threats to animal health and farm economics (Byford et al., 1992). Despite their impact, accurate identi ication of ectoparasitic lies remains dif icult at the ield level. Farmers and livestock workers often rely on guesswork or delayed expert consultation, which can lead to improper control practices (Smythe, 2018). Misidenti ication of veterinary important lies leads to ineffective control measures, insecticide overuse and resistance development (Changbunjong et al., 2016). Proper ly identi ication remains essential for epidemiological surveillance and formulating targeted IPM strategies in livestock systems (yaswanthkumar et al., 2024). With the widespread use of smartphones, digital solutions offer an effective way to deliver scienti ic knowledge directly to end users (Kakani et al.,2021). To address this need, ECTICON was developed as a simple, user-friendly android application that helps users identify ectoparasitic lies of cattle and understand appropriate management strategies.