[HTML][HTML] DNA barcoding of black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) in Indonesia

YX Hew, Z Ya'cob, PH Adler, CD Chen, KW Lau… - Parasites & …, 2023 - Springer
Background DNA barcoding is a valuable taxonomic tool for rapid and accurate species
identification and cryptic species discovery in black flies. Indonesia has 143 nominal species …

[HTML][HTML] Diversity, distribution and host blood meal analysis of adult black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) from Thailand

B Gomontean, W Jumpato, K Wongpakam… - Insects, 2024 - mdpi.com
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 …

[HTML][HTML] From bites to barcodes: uncovering the hidden diversity of black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) in Vietnam

QY Putt, Z Ya'cob, PH Adler, CD Chen, YX Hew… - Parasites & …, 2023 - Springer
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 …

Molecular detection of blood protozoa and identification of black flies of the Simulium varicorne species group (Diptera: Simuliidae) in Thailand

J Stangarm, R Mintara, W Jumpato, B Gomontean… - Acta Tropica, 2024 - Elsevier
Species of the Simulium varicorne group in Thailand have veterinary significance as vectors
of haemosporidian parasites. Accurate identification is, therefore, critical to the study of …

A new species of Simulium (Asiosimulium)(Diptera: Simuliidae) from northeastern Thailand, with its phylogenetic relationships with related species in the subgenus …

K Aupalee, W Srisuka, K Taai… - Journal of Medical …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Simulium (Asiosimulium) khongchiamense sp. nov. is described based on females, males,
pupae, and mature larvae collected from Khong Chiam District, Ubon Ratchathani Province …

Fast-evolving nuclear genes as barcoding markers for black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) in Thailand

P Pramual, W Jumpato, PH Adler - Acta Tropica, 2023 - Elsevier
Rapid and accurate identification is a prerequisite for the study of all aspects of species,
particularly for pests and vectors. Black flies are economically significant blood-sucking …

[HTML][HTML] Improving DNA barcoding library of armored scale insects (Hemiptera: Diaspididae) in China

M Niu, Y Liu, L Xue, B Cai, Q Zhao, J Wei - Plos one, 2024 - journals.plos.org
DNA barcoding is used to identify cryptic species, survey environmental samples, and
estimate phyletic and genetic diversity. Armored scale insects are phytophagous insects and …

Population structure and population history of the black fly Simulium chumpornense (Diptera: Simuliidae) from Thailand

P Pramual, P Jomkumsing, P Wathasith, K Wongpakam - Acta Tropica, 2022 - Elsevier
Understanding genetic structure and diversity of insect vectors is crucial for disease
epidemiology. In this study, mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase I sequences were used to …

[HTML][HTML] Morphological description and genetic analysis of a new black fly species (Diptera: Simuliidae) in the subgenus Asiosimulium from central Thailand

W Srisuka, H Takaoka, K Taai, W Maleewong… - Parasites & …, 2024 - Springer
Background Black flies are among the most medically and veterinary important insects, as
adult females of certain species are the sole vector of Onchocerca volvulus. Here, a new …

Wild-caught adult black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) from various ecological landscapes in Malaysia

N Izwan-Anas, MRA Halim, VL Low, PH Adler, Z Ya'cob - Acta Tropica, 2024 - Elsevier
Most studies on black flies focus on the taxonomy and ecology of their aquatic stages.
Despite posing a public health threat, the adults remain poorly studied in many countries …