Fauna and abundance of medically important flies of Muscidae and Fanniidae(Diptera) in Tehran,Iran

Objective:To determine the faunal diversity of Muscidae and Fanniidae flies in Tehran,Iran. Methods:A net-capturing by direct observing method and fly trap were used to capture adult flies.To determine the fauna of flies in different habitats,4 biotopes including corpse(human, birds,livestock),garbage and decaying organic matters,animal carcasses and human indoor habitat were selected.Big hashing nets(95 cm in diameter) have been used for adult flies capture in these biotopes.Results:In this study,totally 2 418 adult flies from 8 families including Muscidae,Fanniidae,Calliphoridae,Sarcophagidae,Tachinidae,Syrphidae,Anthomyiidae and Conopidae were captured.Among these,1 279 belong to Muscidae and Fanniidae families. Four genera and 5 medically important species captured from two above mentioned families. Conclusions:Based on scientific documentation,2 species of Mvscina stobulons(M.stabulans) and Fannia scalaris(F.scalaris) are reported for the first time in Iran.However M.stabulans is a cosmopolitan species and its presence in Iran was probable.

两种雌性溜蝇记述(英文)

Females of Lispe hebeiensis Ma et Tian, 1993 and Lispe neimongola Tian et Ma, 2000 are firstly reported. Specimens are deposited in the Institute of Entomology, Shenyang Normal University.

Fauna and relative frequency of synanthropic flies in the biggest Persian Gulf Island,Qeshm,Iran

Objective:To identify the diversity and relative abundance of medically important species of synanthropic flies and their seasonal activity on Qeshm Island in Persian Gulf,Iran.Methods:Flies collection was performed during March 2011 to February 2012 in all different areas of the island by using the common fly trap and plastic water bottle fly trap,reverse-cone model,containing tainted lamb or beef meat as bait.The captured flies were identified by using valid flies systematic keys,checklists and species description.The relative abundances and seasonal activity of flies were estimated by means of flies captured per trap in every month.Results:In this study a total number of 11 species of medically important flies in three families including Calliphoridae,Sarcophagidae and Muscidae,were collected.The relative mean abundance of flies was estimated to be 6.3±1.1 per trap.The most abundance was seen in rural areas in the south of Qeshm Island with 10.1±1.5 per trap.In this island,medically impotent flies had two peaks of activity in early spring and early autumn,during April and October.Flies activity decreased in July and August due to the high increase of temperature and humidity of the weather.In February,the relative decrease in air temperature reduced the activity of the flies.Conclusions:Diversity and abundance of flies in spring and early autumn were higher than other seasons,especially in rural areas of Southern Qeshm Island.Insect control measures should be conducted during the peak of flies activity.