Sympatric occurrence of forest and savannah morphotypes of Simulium damnosum complex (Diptera: Simuliidae) in Osun State, Nigeria
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DOI: 10.1007/s42690-020-00192-x
Abstract: Simulium damnosum Theobald complex is a group of black flies which vector filarial worms that cause onchocerciasis in Africa. Studies were conducted to investigate the morphological composition of adult S. damnosum complex in three ecological… read more here.
Keywords: damnosum complex; simulium damnosum; savannah; black flies ... See more keywords
Form and function of labral fan-ray microtrichia and posterior proleg barbs in Neotropical black flies larvae (Diptera: Simuliidae).
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2021.106024
Abstract: The microtrichia of the labral fan primary rays, considered as the finest structure of the larval filter mechanism in Simuliidae, and the posterior proleg hooks, a structure used for substrate attachment, were describe using Scanning… read more here.
Keywords: ray microtrichia; labral fan; neotropical black; posterior proleg ... See more keywords
DNA barcoding of tropical black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) in Thailand: one decade of progress.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2021.106116
Abstract: Black flies (Diptera: Simulidae) are important blood sucking insects because they are the vectors of disease agents transmitted to human and other animals. Rapid and correct species identifications are necessary for all aspects of the… read more here.
Keywords: dna barcoding; dna; coi; flies diptera ... See more keywords
Survey and Phylogenetic Analysis of Leucocytozoon (Apicomplexa: Haemosporida) Parasites in Mississippi Black Flies (Diptera: Simuliidae)
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DOI: 10.1093/jme/tjac034
Abstract: Abstract For several years, there have been continuous reports of black flies in Mississippi with evidence of transmission of Leucocytozoon spp. This study was conducted to determine the presence and diversity of Leucocytozoon spp. in… read more here.
Keywords: black flies; leucocytozoon spp; leucocytozoon; survey phylogenetic ... See more keywords
Biting Rates and Onchocerca Infectivity Status of Black Flies from the Simulium damnosum Complex (Diptera: Simuliidae) in Osun State, Nigeria
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DOI: 10.1093/jme/tjz250
Abstract: Abstract The Simulium damnosum Theobald complex transmits Onchocerca volvulus Leuckart (Spirurida: Onchocercidae), the causative agent of onchocerciasis. Recent evidence suggests that control efforts have strongly suppressed parasite populations, but vector surveillance is needed in parts… read more here.
Keywords: infectivity status; osun state; simulium damnosum; black flies ... See more keywords
DNA barcoding as an aid for species identification in austral black flies (Insecta: Diptera: Simuliidae).
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DOI: 10.1139/gen-2015-0168
Abstract: In this paper, the utility of a partial sequence of the COI gene, the DNA barcoding region, for the identification of species of black flies in the austral region was assessed. Twenty-eight morphospecies were analyzed:… read more here.
Keywords: dna barcoding; dna; species identification; aid species ... See more keywords
The black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) of Vietnam.
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DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4261.1.1
Abstract: The biodiversity of black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae), which are biting insects of medical and veterinary importance, is strikingly high in Southeast Asian countries, such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand. In 2013, we began to… read more here.
Keywords: flies diptera; species formerly; province; black flies ... See more keywords
Inventory of the Black Flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) of North Africa.
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DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4442.2.1
Abstract: Published records are provided for the 52 nominal species, one undescribed morphospecies, and two cytospecies of black flies known from North Africa, with relevant literature, selected synonyms, and taxonomic comments. Morocco has the greatest simuliid… read more here.
Keywords: inventory black; flies diptera; simuliidae north; north africa ... See more keywords
Black flies and Onchocerciasis: Knowledge, attitude and practices among inhabitants of Alabameta, Osun State, Southwestern, Nigeria
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0010320
Abstract: Background and objectives This study reports knowledge of residents of Alabameta community, Osun State, Nigeria on the bioecology and socio-economic burden of black flies and onchocerciasis. Methods Using structured questionnaires and Focus Group Discussion (FGD),… read more here.
Keywords: flies onchocerciasis; osun state; black flies; bioecology ... See more keywords
An Annotated List of Black Flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) Occurring in Mississippi
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DOI: 10.3157/061.144.0304
Abstract: ABSTRACT Little is known of black fly species occurring in Mississippi, other than that provided in the historical work by Dr. George Bradley in the 1930′s. There has been a resurgence of black flies in… read more here.
Keywords: state; annotated list; black flies; list black ... See more keywords
Entomological Assessment of Onchocerca Species Transmission by Black Flies in Selected Communities in the West Region of Cameroon
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DOI: 10.3390/pathogens9090722
Abstract: The enormity of the public health burden of onchocerciasis motivated the creation of various large-scale control programs that have depended principally on mass treatment of endemic communities with ivermectin for the elimination of the disease.… read more here.
Keywords: transmission; onchocerca species; black flies; cameroon ... See more keywords