Background Knowledge of the relative abundance and biting rates of riverine blackflies
(vectors of onchocerciasis) is essential as these entomological indices affect transmission of …

Abstract Black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) are important insect vectors and pests of humans
and animals. Accurate identification, therefore, is important for control and management. In …

Habitat degradation through agricultural land use is the major factor threatening lotic
ecosystems. Although black flies are major components of these ecosystems, the impact of …

The black fly genus Simulium includes medically and ecologically important species,
characterized by a wide variation of ecological niches largely determining their distributional …

Seven populations of Simulium parahiyangum Takaoka & Sigit (Diptera: Simuliidae), a
geographically widespread nominal species of black fly in Southeast Asia, were …

The distribution of the blackfly larval taxocenoses of different altitudes in the Itatiaia National
Park (located in the southeast of Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil 44º34'-44º42'W, 22º16'-22º28'S) …

Four new species of black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) are described based on reared adult,
pupal and/or larval specimens collected from Thailand. Three new species, Simulium …

We investigated the nocturnal activity of cave‐dwelling sand flies at different time intervals
and determined their species composition and seasonal variation. Sand flies were captured …

Blood sucking flies are vectors of medical and veterinary importance. Within Nay Pyi Taw
area, a longitudinal study was conducted to collect blood sucking fly samples between …

Black flies (Simuliidae) are important biting insects and vectors of diseases agents of
humans and livestock. Thus, understanding the taxonomy and biodiversity of these insects is …