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 …

Who is biting you? DNA barcodes reveal cryptic diversity in human-biting black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae)

P Jomkumsing, U Tangkawanit, K Wongpakam… - Acta tropica, 2019 - Elsevier
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 …

Molecular phylogeny of black flies in the Simulium tuberosum (Diptera: Simuliidae) species group in Thailand

P Sriphirom, PN Sopaladawan, K Wongpakam… - …, 2014 - cdnsciencepub.com
Black flies are medically and ecologically significant insects. They are also interesting from
an evolutionary standpoint regarding the role of chromosomal change and ecological …

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 …

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 …

[PDF][PDF] A new species of black fly, formerly cytoform C of the Simulium angulistylum complex (Diptera: Simuliidae), from a high mountain in northeastern Thailand

P Pramual, P Jomkumsing, T Thongyan… - Tropical …, 2022 - msptm.org
Cytoform C, one of three cytoforms in the Simulium angulistylum Takaoka & Davies complex
from a high mountain in northeastern Thailand was morphologically and molecularly …

Discovery of a new black fly species in the Simulium (Simulium) striatum species-group (Diptera: Simuliidae) from northeastern Thailand and its phylogenetic …

W Srisuka, H Takaoka, K Aupalee, A Saeung - Acta Tropica, 2023 - Elsevier
The female, male, pupa and mature larva of Simulium (Simulium) poolpholi sp. nov.
collected from a large and seasonal stream in northeastern Thailand are described. This …

Phylogenetic analysis based on multiple gene sequences revealing cryptic biodiversity in Simulium multistriatum group (Diptera: Simuliidae) in Thailand

P Pramual, P Nanork - Entomological Science, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Phylogenetic relationships among four species of the Simulium multistriatum group (Diptera:
Simuliidae) in Thailand were examined based on two mitochondrial genes (COI, COII) and …

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 …

DNA barcoding of human-biting black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) in Thailand

P Pramual, J Thaijarern, K Wongpakam - Acta Tropica, 2016 - Elsevier
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 …