A5057795884- Diptera species taxonomy and behavior
- Insect behavior and control techniques
- Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
- Insect Utilization and Effects
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Animal and Plant Science Education
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Hymenoptera taxonomy and phylogeny
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Entomological Studies and Ecology
- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Plant and animal studies
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy
- Insect Pest Control Strategies
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- Biological Control of Invasive Species
- Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control
- Hemiptera Insect Studies
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Bryophyte Studies and Records
- Mediterranean and Iberian flora and fauna
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies
- Plant Parasitism and Resistance
University of Alicante
2016-2025
Rhodes University
2023
Cambridge University Press
2022
New York University Press
2022
Institute of Entomology
2022
National University of Singapore
2020
Research Institute of Organic Agriculture
2020
Finnish Museum of Natural History
2003-2020
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
2020
University of Novi Sad
2020
Larvae of Hermetia illucens feed on different types decomposing organic matter and their development depends the quality quantity food ingested.In this study effect three artificial diets was analyzed, namely hen feed, meat meal a mixture these two diets.The effects diet ovarian development, size, mortality, duration larval pupal stages sex ratio were studied.Results indicate that worst in terms percentage mortality stages.We conclude ingested by black soldier fly larvae determines both...
The large volume of organic wastes and by-products produced every year usually generates environmental problems, such as water, air soil contamination it can be also a focus for pathogen dispersion. Sustainable waste management strategies should developed, that favour the value instead its disposal. A sustainable strategy would use substrate intensive production insect biomass. insects associated with manure play key role valorisation streams high add products they could used feed. This...
The black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) is the most promising insect candidate for nutrient-recycling through bioconversion of organic waste into biomass, thereby improving sustainability protein supplies animal feed and facilitating transition to a circular economy. Contrary conventional livestock, genetic resources farmed insects remain poorly characterised. We present first comprehensive population characterisation H. illucens. Based on 15 novel microsatellite markers, we genotyped...
The taxonomy and diversity of Fainia Zumpt, 1958, an exclusive Afrotropical genus, had not been reviewed recently. genus included six nominal species, but the status several them was debated. Identification most species depends on characters male terminalia; females are poorly known and, in cases, adequately diagnosed. We conducted a taxonomic revision generated identification tools. Based study type material specimens available entomological collections Africa Europe, we recognise here...
Abstract Pollinators play a crucial role in ecosystems globally, ensuring the seed production of most flowering plants. They are threatened by global changes and knowledge their distribution at national continental levels is needed to implement efficient conservation actions, but this still fragmented and/or difficult access. As step forward, we provide an updated list around 3000 European bee hoverfly species, reflecting current distributional status level (in form present, absent,...
A revision of the species and families sarcosaprophagous flies (Diptera: Calliphoridae, Sarcophagidae, Muscidae, Fanniidae, Drosophilidae, Phoridae, Piophilidae Stratiomyidae) suitable for forensic purposes in Iberian Peninsula is presented. Morphological characteristics that allow accurate identification third instars present are described presented form a diagnostic key. For larval such as spines body segments were useful genus Calliphora whereas features anal segment cephalopharyngeal...
The technology for biodegradation of pig manure by using houseflies in a pilot plant capable processing 500–700 kg per week is described. A single adult cage loaded with 25,000 pupae produced 177.7±32.0 ml eggs 15-day egg-collection period. With an inoculation ratio 0.4–1.0 eggs/kg manure, the amount can suffice 178–444 manure. Larval development varied among four different types (centrifuged slurry, fresh sawdust, without sawdust). survival ranged from 46.9±2.1%, to 76.8±11.9% centrifuged...
Abstract The taxonomic rank and phylogenetic relationships of the pipizine flower flies (Diptera: Syrphidae: Pipizini) were estimated based on DNA sequence data from three gene regions ( COI , 28S 18S) 111 adult morphological characters. Pipizini has been treated as a member subfamily Eristalinae diagnostic characteristics, while larval feeding mode morphology is shared with members Syrphinae. We analysed each dataset, both separately combined, in total evidence approach under maximum...
An ongoing investigation on the Greek hoverfly fauna using adult morphology has revealed new species within three genera. In this study, knowledge of Mediterranean been enhanced by describing following species: Cheilosia candida Vujić et Radenković sp. n. (Pindos Mountains), Paragus thracusi Radenković, Likov (Rhodope Mountains) and Psilota aegeae Vujić, Ståhls Smit (Lesvos island). Diagnosis species, as well identification keys to subgenus Convocheila Barkalov Meigen European genus have...
Industrialised rearing of house flies and black soldier in systems for producing protein offers numerous species-specific benefits challenges. These two dipteran species offer great potential mass production rich feed ingredients on a global scale. Through this systematic review, various facets intensive these are evaluated according to criteria, such as development time, abiotic tolerance, ease rearing, environmental impact, safety risks, range possible organic side streams, their role...
The family Syrphidae (Diptera) is traditionally divided into three subfamilies. aim of this study was to address the monophyly tribes within subfamily Syrphinae (virtually all with predaceous habits), as well phylogenetic placement particular genera using molecular characters. Sequence data from mitochondrial protein-coding gene cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) and nuclear 28S ribosomal RNA 98 taxa were analyzed optimization alignment explore relationships among included taxa. Volucella...
DNA barcoding has become a useful system for linking different biological life stages, and identification of species within known taxonomic framework. In this study, we generated mitochondrial COI barcodes using adult specimens all 22 the hoverfly genus Merodon (Diptera, Syrphidae) occurring on Lesvos island (Greece). The could well discriminate between taxa Lesvos, except M. loewi papillus that shared same haplotype, despite their clear morphological differences. addition, revealed two...
In order to enhance the mass production of house fly, Musca domestica, five aspects its oviposition biology were analyzed.Oviposition substrate and manner presentation, composition diet adults, size pupae numbers flies in a cage identified as critical.Females preferred lay eggs on which was presented within shelter with increased linear edges against could oviposit.Different types resulted comparable yields eggs.The presence an attractant (ammonia) manure found have potentially positive...
Abstract Background The black soldier fly (Diptera: Stratiomyidae, Hermetia illucens ) is renowned for its bioconversion ability of organic matter, and the worldwide most widely used source insect protein. Despite varying extensively in morphology, it assumed that all flies belong to same species, . We here screened about 600 field-collected cultured from 39 countries six biogeographic regions test this assumption based on data three genes (mitochondrial COI, nuclear ITS2 & 28S rDNA)...
Descriptions are given of three new cryptic species Merodon Meigen (Diptera: Syrphidae) from the island Lesvos (Greece): latifemoris Radenković et Vujić n. sp. nigritarsis group, pulveris natans group and puniceus Vujić, Pérez-Bañón aureus group. In addition to classical morphological characters, mitochondrial COI barcode sequences were generated for several specimens each taxon.
Securing protein for the approximate 10 billion humans expected to inhabit our planet by 2050 is a major priority global community. Evidence has accrued over past 30 years that strongly supports and justifies sustainable use of insects as means produce products feed pets, livestock, poultry, aquacultured species. Researchers entrepreneurs affiliated with universities industries, respectively, from 18 nations distributed across North South America, Europe, Asia, Africa Australia contributed...
Abstract The oriental latrine fly, Chrysomya megacephala (Fabricius, 1794), is a potential forensic indicator in Mediterranean countries due to its first report southwestern Europe 1998. It was recorded Alicante (southeastern Spain) and expanding across the Iberian Peninsula. Until now, this synanthropic species of importance had been captured baited traps on pig carcasses Europe, but never human corpses. After reviewing all cases studied at Institute Legal Medicine National Toxicology...
The annual activity and spatial distribution of Muscidae Calliphoridae were investigated in a holm-oak ('dehesa') ecosystem western Spain over two years pasture woodland habitats, using wind-orientated traps baited with mixture fresh cattle faeces, liver sodium sulphide solution. Lucilia sericata (Meigen) was always the dominant species and, Chrysomya albiceps (Weidemann), Hydrotaea ignava (Harris), Muscina levida (Harris) prolapsa more abundant during second than first year. By contrast,...
Abstract The blow fly, Lucilia sericata (Meigen) (Diptera: Calliphoridae), is found throughout Europe. In northern areas, in addition to breeding carrion, it can also commonly act as primary facultative ectoparasite of sheep, resulting animal suffering and production losses. However, the south Europe, L. not usually implicated myiasis almost entirely carrion. causes this behavioural difference are unclear. To begin address possible reasons for difference, present study examined effects...
The muscid Synthesiomyia nudiseta (van der Wulp, 1883) is a species with forensic importance in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. This fly has recently been introduced into southern Europe and, until now, had not recorded cases this region. Here, morphology all larval instars S. documented detail by using combination light scanning electron microscopy. Literature data concerning are revised characters allowing identification from other forensically important Muscidae listed....