New record of cluster fly Pollenia rudis (Fabricius) with distribution of all known blow flies (Diptera: Calliphoridae) of Saudi Arabia.
During a survey of dipterous flies from Riyadh province, a newly recorded of the cluster fly Pollenia rudis (Fabricius) (Diptera: Calliphoridae) were collected from Saudi Arabia for the first time. A total of 2 males and 3 females were collected from Wadi Haniffa, Riyadh City during the period from February to March 1999 using an aerial net. Data on the morphology, veterinary importance, biology and geographical distribution are presented. Blow-flies lift up to 17 taxa known from the country. A summary of the zoogeographical check up to the 17 species, is presented with widespread distribution for each species.
Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia.
Fahad A M
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Al-Misned
D000818:Animals; D003625:Data Collection; D004175:Diptera / Q000145:classification* / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D011157:Population Dynamics; D012529:Saudi Arabia; D013997:Time Factors