The distribution of avian haemosporidians of the genus Leucocytozoon in the Neotropics
remains poorly understood. Recent studies confirmed their presence in the region using …

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

Black flies have medical importance because some species are vectors of the
Onchocerciasis and Mansonelosis, nevertheless, their ecology and potential use as …

This is the first study on the seasonal biodiversity of black flies and evaluation of ecological
factors influencing their distribution at Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park, northern Thailand …

Currently, according to the most recent Simuliidae World Inventory, there are 97 valid
species of blackflies recorded in Brazil, some of which act as vectors for zoonoses such as …

Black flies (Simuliidae) are considered to be pests in rural and in some urban areas in the
south of Brazil due to the bites of females. Little information exists on the factors that …

Blackflies are important macroinvertebrate groups from a public health as well as ecological
point of view. Determining the biological and environmental factors favouring or inhibiting …

Delving into knowing the blackfly (Diptera: Simuliidae) species composition of Spain and
their ecological requirements is crucial, due to their instrumental role in natural food webs as …

Black flies are abundant benthic organisms in well-oxygenated running water and are
considered effective bioindicators of water quality. Information on the ecology of these …

Abstract Avian Haemosporidian parasites-Plasmodium, Haemoproteus, Leucocytozoon and
Fallisia-have a wide distribution except for Antarctica. Leucocytozoon sp. has been poorly …