The ecological and medical importance of black flies drives the need for rapid and reliable
identification of these minute, structurally uniform insects. We assessed the efficiency of DNA …

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 Background Preimaginal black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) are important components
of the stream ecosystem. However, there has been limited research undertaken on the …

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 …

The population genetic structure of Simulium tani was inferred from mitochondria-encoded
sequences of cytochrome c oxidase subunits I (COI) and II (COII) along an elevational …

The increasing attention on Vietnam as a biodiversity hotspot prompted an investigation of
the potential for cryptic diversity in black flies, a group well known elsewhere for its high …

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 …

The demographic history, population structure, and intraspecific diversity of the Globe
Skimmer dragonfly Pantala flavescens Fabricius in Peninsular Malaysia were characterized …

The highest elevations of tropical mountains, much like oceanic islands, often support
disproportionately high levels of endemism, some of which is concealed as cryptic species …

Ecologically specialized species often show disjunctive distribution because suitable
habitats have patchy occurrence. Consequently, a high level of genetic differentiation is …