The family Simuliidae includes more than 2000 species of black flies worldwide. Their
morphological uniformity creates difficulty for species identification, which limits our …

Correct mosquito species identification is essential for mosquito and disease control
programs. However, this is complicated by the difficulties in morphologically identifying …

Background Blackflies have negative impact on public and animal health due to the
haematophagous habit of females. In recent times, in some regions in Spain, blackfly …

Abstract Black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) are important blood sucking insects because they
are the vectors of disease agents transmitted to human and other animals. Rapid and correct …

Perspicuous assessments of taxonomic boundaries and discovery of cryptic taxa are of
paramount importance in interpreting ecological and evolutionary phenomena among black …

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 order Diptera is remarkably diverse, not only in species but in morphological variation in
every life stage, making them excellent candidates for phylogenetic analysis. Such analysis …

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 …

Three new species of black flies from Thailand, Simulium wangkwaiense, S. tadtonense and
S. maeklongkeense, are described based on their adults, pupal exuviae and cocoons. All …

Helianthus verticillatus Small (whorled sunflower) is a federally endangered plant species
found only in the southeastern United States that has potential horticultural value. Evidence …