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 …

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 …

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 …

Village chicken production, a traditional, small-scale, and extensive backyard poultry
industry, has been profitable for local farmers in Myanmar. However, there is scanty …

Simple Summary Black flies, also known as buffalo gnats, are major pests to humans and
animals. Females of some black fly species serve as vectors for transmitting several …

Trypanosomes are parasitic flagellate protozoans that are important disease causing agents
in humans and animals including economically significant livestock. Many blood-sucking …

Identification of the host blood meal of hematophagous insects can provide significant
information regarding host preferences and the possibility of the transmission of disease …

Zoonotic onchocerciasis is a human infection caused by Onchocerca species of animal
origins and transmitted by black fly vectors. The reported incidence of this disease has …

Antennae and maxillary palpi are the most important sensory organs involved in the
behaviors of black flies. The ultrastructure of sensilla on these sensory appendages of two …

Abstract Black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) are known as vectors of disease agents in humans
and livestock, with some species being vectors of Onchocerca volvulus, the filarial nematode …