Background Blackflies are an important medical and veterinary group of small blood-sucking
insects. Ninety-three blackfly species have been reported in Thailand. However, information …

This is the first study on the seasonal biodiversity of black flies and evaluation of ecological
factors influencing their distribution at Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park, northern Thailand …

The larvae of seventeen Simulium species consisting of thirteen known species, three
unnamed species and one new species were distributed in various localities with different …

Abstract Background Preimaginal black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) are important components
of the stream ecosystem. However, there has been limited research undertaken on the …

Simple Summary Black flies, also known as buffalo gnats, are major pests to humans and
animals. Females of some black fly species serve as vectors for transmitting several …

The ecology of black flies in Thailand was investigated, based on 19,451 larvae and pupae
collected from 65 stream sites in 10 northern provinces during the rainy, cool, and hot …

Simple Summary Black flies are small-sized (< 6 mm) blood-sucking insects belonging to the
family Simuliidae of the order Diptera. More than 2400 species have been recorded globally …

Abstract Blackflies (Diptera: Simuliidae) are ecologically and medically important insects but
they have been understudied in Malaysia. Accordingly, a study on the temporal variation in …

Abstract Black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) are insects of medical and veterinary importance
because some of them are vectors of human and livestock disease agents. Even without …

Black flies are the two-winged, small-bodied (3mm to 6mm) and blood-sucking insects of
medical and veterinary importance. Female of certain species play a role as a vector of …