Phylogenetic relationships among four species of the Simulium multistriatum group (Diptera:
Simuliidae) in Thailand were examined based on two mitochondrial genes (COI, COII) and …

Blackflies (Simuliidae) are a diverse group of insects known for their blood-feeding habits
and their potential role as vectors of various diseases. In Ghana, onchocerciasis (River …

Two species of black flies, Simulium (Simulium) jasmoni Takaoka, Sofian-Azirun & Belabut,
2012 and S.(S.) tiomanense Takaoka, Sofian-Azirun & Belabut, 2012, described from …

Four new species of black flies are described, and three others are reported as newly
recorded, based on adults reared from pupae, pupae and larvae collected in and near Tam …

Indonesia is one of the megadiversity country in the world endowed with rich and unique
biodiversity insects such as blackflies species (Diptera: Simuliidae). Blackflies are found …

There is an increasing need to evaluate the impact of chemotherapeutic and vector-based
interventions as onchocerciasis affected countries work towards eliminating the disease …

The highest elevations of tropical mountains, much like oceanic islands, often support
disproportionately high levels of endemism, some of which is concealed as cryptic species …

Background Prompt and precise identification of black flies (Simuliidae) is crucial, given their
biting behaviour and significant impact on human and animal health. To address the …

The classification, annotated list and keys for the black fly species from Peninsular Malaysia
are updated. The number of black fly species increased from 38 in 1995 to 62 (including a …

Simple Summary The concentration of larval black flies in well-defined aquatic habitats
makes knowledge of the breeding sites critical for the efficient management of pest species …