First record of black scavenger fly of the genus Meroplius Rondani, 1874 (Diptera: Sepsidae) from Pakistan

A new record is added to the black scavenger fy fauna of Pakistan by the reportng of Meroplius minutus (Wiedemann, 1830), a rare species from Rawalakot, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Pakistan. The genus is also a new record for the country. Diagnostc characters of both the genus and the species are provided in detail with the help of images. In additon, detailed distributon notes and informaton about their habitats are provided.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/334029866_First_record_of_black_scavenger_fly_of_the_genus_Meroplius_Rondani_1874_Diptera_Sepsidae_from_Pakistan

Posted on November 25, 2019 11:47 AM by sepsidae