Biodiversity, seasonal abundance, and distribution of blackflies (Diptera: Simuliidae) in six different regions of Thailand.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Blackflies are an important medical and veterinary group of small blood-sucking insects. Ninety-three blackfly species have been reported in Thailand. However, information on their biodiversity and population dynamics in each region is lacking. The main aim of this study was to assess the regional biodiversity, seasonal abundance and distribution of blackflies in six eco-geographically different regions in the country.

Methods

Blackfly larvae and pupae were sampled monthly from 58 sites between May 2011 and April 2013. Diversity parameters, seasonal abundance, regional distribution and frequency of species occurrence in stream sites were analyzed.

Results

A total of 19,456 mature larvae representing 57 species, and belonging to six subgenera in the genus Si

SUBMITTER: Srisuka W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5697434 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature