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Parasimuliinae
The Parasimuliinae are a subfamily of Simuliidae (black flies) containing only one genus and four species. Most species are rare, and some are cave dwellers, in western North America. Species * Genus ''Parasimulium'' Malloch, 1914 :* Subgenus '' Astoneomyia'' Peterson, 1977 ::* '' P. melanderi'' Stone, 1963 :* Subgenus ''Parasimulium ''Parasimulium'' is a genus of black flies containing two subgenera and four species. They are found in western North America. Most species are rare, and some Canadian Canadians () are people identified with the country of Canada. This c ...'' Malloch, 1914 ::* '' P. crosskeyi'' Peterson, 1977 ::* '' P. furcatum'' Malloch, 1914 ::* '' P. stonei'' Peterson, 1977 Literature cited Simuliidae Nematocera subfamilies Monotypic Diptera taxa {{Chironomoidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simuliidae
A black fly or blackfly (sometimes called a buffalo gnat, turkey gnat, or white socks) is any member of the family Simuliidae of the Culicomorpha infraorder. It is related to the Ceratopogonidae, Chironomidae, and Thaumaleidae. Over 2,200 species of black flies have been formally named, of which 15 are extinct. They are divided into two subfamilies: Parasimuliinae contains only one genus and four species; Simuliinae contains all the rest. Over 1,800 of the species belong to the genus '' Simulium''. Most black flies gain nourishment by feeding on the blood of mammals, including humans, although the males feed mainly on nectar. They are usually small, black or gray, with short legs and antennae. They are a common nuisance for humans, and many U.S. states have programs to suppress the black fly population. They spread several diseases, including river blindness in Africa (''Simulium damnosum'' and ''S. neavei'') and the Americas (''S. callidum'' and ''S. metallicum'' in Cent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
