A new species of Chvalaea Papp & Földvári, 2002 is discovered after a photo on social network and later collected in nature. yolkamini sp. nov. described illustrated here. In addition, for the first time we describe eggs with scanning electron microscopy report adult hunting behavior.

A new species of Bithoracochaeta Stein, 1911 (Diptera, Muscidae), couriae sp. nov., is described and illustrated. In addition, we present comments on all Mexican the genus, a brief description hunting behavior B. nov. its possible use as biological control agent greenhouses pests.

The genus Armillipora Quate is recorded for the first time in Ecuador, with a new geographical record selvica Quate, 1996 and descriptions of two species, namely muyu sp. nov. imitata nov., doubling total number species genus. In addition, we make available DNA barcodes genus, providing sequence 5´-end cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) gene A. imitata, muyu, and, selvica. Moreover, describe second known female provide taxonomical key males world. Finally, build Species Distribution Models...

Our study aimed to develop an optimised laboratory protocol ensuring the preservation of morphological structures and extraction high-quality DNA sequences from Psychodidae (Insecta, Diptera) specimens. With 310 analysed specimens, we investigated impact distinct treatments by employing two shaking categories (constant interrupted) with five different incubation periods (16, 12, 8, 4 2 hours) during process. Notably, 80.65% specimens exhibited changes extraction. results indicated no...

A new species of the Neotropical genus Alepia Enderlein, 1937 is described from Azores Archipelago based on morphological characters and DNA barcodes male female specimens. Images as well a discussion origin this are also provided. Moreover, we include an identification key for adult Psychodidae recorded comment each present these islands. This first record Azores.

In the present study we discuss distribution of exotic species Chrysomya megacephala (Fabricius, 1794) in Mexico, combining data from natural history collections, social media and citizen science. The oriental latrine blow fly is recorded for first time 16 Mexican states. Additionally, provide an easy-to-follow guide to compare this with similar looking Mexico help its identification.

Calliphoridae is a worldwide distributed family of flies with over 1,500 described species. There are approximately 100 species in the Nearctic region and 130 Neotropical region, but Mexican territory only few have been recorded. not previous catalog calliphorids. This summarizes taxonomic actualized information 30 11 genera three subfamilies known up to date Mexico.

The Neotropical genus Alepia Enderlein, 1937 (Diptera, Psychodidae) is newly recorded in Australia. We present new geographical records for viatrix Jaume-Schinkel, Kvifte, Weele & Mengual, 2022, extending the range of this species by 18,000 km. attribute these Australian to likely unintentional introduction A. through international bromeliad trade. This moth fly was found school children working with insect taxonomists an citizen-science project, Insect Investigators. describe and first...

Prior to this study, the moth flies in The Netherlands were represented by 61 species. Our findings derive from a citizen-science expedition Vondelpark Amsterdam, one of oldest public parks and best known Netherlands. combination citizen science exploration well-known urban park has allowed us contribute knowledge fly species present study provide valuable insights into distribution, taxonomy genetic resources Psychoda Panimerus species, enhancing our understanding insect biodiversity...

In this study, we provide detailed ethological notes on the predation behaviour of Chvalaea yolkamini Jaume-Schinkel, Soares & Barros, 2020, a neotropical sit-and-wait dance fly from Mexico, with description and video evidence hunting feeding behaviours. Furthermore, analysed in situ success relation to biotic abiotic factors (prey size, prey taxonomic group, temperature, humidity perch height). We observed 94 individuals for total ~15.68 hours. uses its hind legs armed spikes strike handle...

An incidental case of gastric pseudomyiasis in the coyote Canis latrans by a rabbit bot fly Cuterebra sp. is documented. In scat not entirely solid but somewhat watery and surrounded mucous municipality Perote, state Veracruz, 2 myiasigenous larvae family Oestridae were found. Specimens studied laboratory found to correspond species buccata species-group, which their normal hosts are hares rabbits (Lagomorpha). Their characteristics similar those described for buccata, level taxonomic...

A new species of Platyplastinx Enderlein, 1937, ibanezbernali sp. nov., is described from Ecuador based on morphological characters as well DNA barcodes male and female specimens. We provide the first brief description an egg for genus. Furthermore, this included in key to world genus, we a adult males Ecuador.

We review the diagnosis of genus Eugenys Quate, 1996 (Diptera: Psychodidae) which occurs in Neotropical Region. Initially known from Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama, we describe one additional species singularis sp. nov., two Ecuador, namely, micra nov. E. upsilon bringing total to six. This study provides detailed descriptions new based on male female specimens, along with first DNA barcodes for some newly described species. also provide an identification key identifying specimens...

The genus Armillipora Quate is recorded for the first time in Brazil and Venezuela, based on description of bifida sp. nov. Additionally, a second new species, nawak , described from Costa Rica. Detailed illustrations photographs species are provided. Based these findings existing knowledge genus, two groups proposed within . Furthermore, identification key to males updated.

Tonnoira chuki sp. n. wird anhand von Exemplaren beschrieben, die in einem Vorgebirgsregenwald der Provinz Pichincha im Nordosten Ecuadors gesammelt wurden. Die neue Art Illustrationen und Fotos dargestellt. Der Bestimmungsschlüssel für Männchen Gattung aktualisiert. Zudem werden ersten DNABarcodes (COI) zur Verfügung gestellt.

En este trabajo se describen e ilustran por primera vez el segundo y tercer estadio larvario del tórsalo de roedor la especie Cuterebra histrio Coquillett, 1902, además, discuten caracteres morfológicos que pueden ser utilidad taxonómica para identificación las larvas distintas especies. Sumado a esto, reporta presencia Metacuterebra apicalis (Guérin-Ménéville, 1835) en estado Veracruz, México.

Tonnoira conistylus sp. nov. is described based on a male collected in 1921 from Costa Rica. Illustrations and photographs of the new species are provided. This included world key males genus Enderlein an updated distributional map for provided, as well record distincta Ecuador.http://www.zoobank.org/urn:lsid:zoobank.org:pub:FC930575-34FB-4CEE-A456-773F0083B7C5

Currently, the family Mesembrinellidae has 55 extant species restricted to Americas. In this study, distribution of 6 out which corresponds Mexican is discussed. New geographical records are presented for Laneella fuscosquamata Whitworth, 2019, Mesembrinella bicolor (Fabricius, 1805), and socors (Walker, 1861). Furthermore, a complete list synonyms provided each species.

We establish a diagnosis for Feuerborniella Vaillant, 1971, based on re-description of its type species, obscura (Tonnoir, 1919) and comment earlier diagnoses. sinefurcata Kvifte & Jaume-Schinkel, sp. nov. is described, material from Tanzania, representing the second Afrotropical species genus following Psychoda morogorica Wagner Andersen, 2007 which we treat as comb. furthermore review combinations, transferring Philosepedon ensiger Quate, 1996 longistylus to , briefly discuss generic...

A year-long entomological survey was performed in 2016-2017 using carrion-baited traps (chicken, pork, squid, or beef) to assess the diversity of necrophagous flies municipality Yautepec, Morelos, Mexico. total 4,765 from 18 families were collected, more than 50 percent specimens collected (2,644) belonged Calliphoridae represented by five genera and eight species. Out these species we evaluated if presented a preference fora specific type bait, our results show that Chrysomya rufifacies C....

We provide the first record of genus Lepidiella Enderlein, 1937 from Oriental Region with description Lepidiellalimicornissp. nov., based on two male specimens collected in Thailand. Additionally, we a list world species and discuss diagnosis taxonomic placement genus.