An illustrated key to adult males of neotropical Fannia Robineau-Desvoidy belonging to pusio sub-group (Diptera, Fanniidae)

Abstract

The 11 neotropical species of Fannia belonging to the pusio sub-group (canicularis group), are keyed -

New records of calyptrate dipterans (Fanniidae, Muscidae and Sarcophagidae) associated with the decomposition of domestic pigs in Brazil

“…The Oxysarcodexia, Peckia and Sarcodexia species are the most commonly collected in association with decomposing animals (Monteiro-Filho & Penereiro 1987, Moura et al 1997, 2005, Souza & Linhares 1997, Carvalho et al 2000 The results presented here provide fundamental information concerning the geographical distribution of insect species of forensic importance and for the establishment of a specific data bank for future use in criminal investigations.…”

“…Identification keys were used to segregate the species according to Carvalho and Couri (2002), , Couri and Carvalho (2002), Couri (2005) and Carvalho and Mello-Patiu (2008). The collections were carried out daily during four distinct periods: January 25, 2006-February 22, 2006, August 29, 2006-September 21, 2006, August 15, 2007-August 27, 2007 and January 16, 2008-January 30, 2008.…”

“…Some species are commonly found in carcasses in different regions of Brazil; among the Muscidae, we can highlight Ophyra spp, S. nudiseta and M. domestica (MonteiroFilho & Penereiro 1987, Moura et al 1997, 2005, Carvalho et al 2000, Marchiori et al 2000, Carvalho & Linhares 2001, Souza et al 2008.…”

Taxonomia de Fanniidae (Diptera) do sul do Brasil - II: novas espécies e chave de identificação de Fannia Robineau-Desvoidy

“…A identificação do material foi feita através de chaves de identificação Albuquerque et al 1981;Pont & Carvalho 1994;Carvalho et al 2002;Couri 2005a) e de descrições originais e/ou redescrições. Quando possível, os espécimes foram comparados com o material-tipo.…”

Key to the adults of the most common forensic species of Diptera in South America

“…(Moura et al 2005). An identification key for adults of the pusio group of Fannia is available (Couri 2005 Muscidae Houseflies, the Muscidae, occur in all biogeographical regions and comprises around 5,000 species (Thompson 2006). In the Neotropical region 850 species are recognised (Carvalho et al 2005).…”