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

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 a...

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Main Authors: Wichai Srisuka, Hiroyuki Takaoka, Yasushi Otsuka, Masako Fukuda, Sorawat Thongsahuan, Kritsana Taai, Atiporn Saeung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Blackfly
Simulium
Biodiversity
Shannon diversity index
Regional distribution
Thailand
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-017-2492-y

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