Checklist of the family Anthomyiidae (Diptera) from Saudi Arabia

Document Type : Original Article

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Biology Department, Faculty of Science, Princes Nora University, Riyadh, K.S.A

Abstract

A total fourteen species belonging to five genera (Anthomyia,Chirosiomima, Delia, Leucophora and Pegomyia) of two subfamilies (Anthomyiinae and Pegomyinae)representing the family Anthomyiidae in Saudi Arabia are presented together with some remarks and taxonomical notes. Taxonomic position, synonyms, common names, distribution and host plant records of each species are provided. New records in Saudi Arabia are indicated.

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