The genus, Speccafrons Sabrosky 1980 (Diptera: Chloropidae), has only 6 known species in the world, and it is recorded from mainland China for the first time. One species, Speccafrons digitiformis sp.
The Diptera ('true flies' or 'two-winged flies') constitute one of the largest orders of insects, with more than 160,000 species known worldwide and at least as many more still awaiting discovery.
The Diptera collection is one of the world’s leading research collections, with more than 2.5 million specimens, including important type material. The collection dates back to the 18th century and ...
Present studies on biology of melon fruit fly, Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coquillett) revealed that the freshly laid eggs were glistening white, slightly curved, tapering at one end while rounded at the ...
A world review of predatory hoverflies (Diptera, Syrphidae:Syrphinae) and their prey = Revisión mundial de los Sírfios depredadores (Diptera, Syrphidae:Syrphinae) y sus presas / Rojo, S. ... [et al.
Flies : the natural history & diversity of Diptera / Stephen A. Marshall Smithsonian Libraries and Archives Object Details Author ...
Buzzing insects may be seen as pests -- but globally, hundreds of fly species migrate over long distances, with major benefits for people and nature, new research shows. Buzzing insects may be seen as ...