Notes on Flies of Medical Importance in Japan : Part XXVI. Description of a new species belonging to the genus Pollenia in Japan (Diptera, Calliphoridae)

Kanō, Rokurō; Shinonaga, Satoshi

doi:10.7601/mez.17.223

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“…After being submerged in 70% ethanol solution, flies were identified under a dissecting microscope. Morphological identification was done under the taxonomic Keys by Kano and Shinonaga [27]. Both male and female flies were subjected to DNA analysis.…”

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Using the Developmental GeneBicoidto Identify Species of Forensically Important Blowflies (Diptera: Calliphoridae)

Park

Zhang

et al. 2013

BioMed Research International

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Identifying species of insects used to estimate postmortem interval (PMI) is a major subject in forensic entomology. Because forensic insect specimens are morphologically uniform and are obtained at various developmental stages, DNA markers are greatly needed. To develop new autosomal DNA markers to identify species, partial genomic sequences of the bicoid (bcd) genes, containing the homeobox and its flanking sequences, from 12 blowfly species (Aldrichina grahami, Calliphora vicina, Calliphora lata, Triceratopyga calliphoroides, Chrysomya megacephala, Chrysomya pinguis, Phormia regina, Lucilia ampullacea, Lucilia caesar, Lucilia illustris, Hemipyrellia ligurriens and Lucilia sericata; Calliphoridae: Diptera) were determined and analyzed. This study first sequenced the ten blowfly species other than C. vicina and L. sericata. Based on the bcd sequences of these 12 blowfly species, a phylogenetic tree was constructed that discriminates the subfamilies of Calliphoridae (Luciliinae, Chrysomyinae, and Calliphorinae) and most blowfly species. Even partial genomic sequences of about 500 bp can distinguish most blowfly species. The short intron 2 and coding sequences downstream of the bcd homeobox in exon 3 could be utilized to develop DNA markers for forensic applications. These gene sequences are important in the evolution of insect developmental biology and are potentially useful for identifying insect species in forensic science.

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Using the Developmental GeneBicoidto Identify Species of Forensically Important Blowflies (Diptera: Calliphoridae)

Park

Zhang

et al. 2013

BioMed Research International

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“…Morphologic identification was performed under a dissecting microscope by a taxonomic expert in dipterology, following procedures published by Kano and Shinonaga (7). Four individuals of Lucilia caesar , nine Lucilia illustris , two Hemipyrellia ligurriens , five Phaenicia sericata , and one Lucilia ampullacea were examined (Table 1).…”

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“…However, species identification of insects of forensic importance, especially flies, is a very complicated and difficult process, in which the small anatomic identification keys are observed with a stereomicroscope (7). Moreover, most insect specimens recovered from the scene are immature stages, such as eggs, larvae, or pupae, which are in many instances indistinguishable among different species (8).…”

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Use of Cytochrome c Oxidase Subunit I (COI) Nucleotide Sequences for Identification of the Korean Luciliinae Fly Species (Diptera: Calliphoridae) in Forensic Investigations

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Blowflies, especially species belonging to the subfamily Luciliinae, are the first insects to lay eggs on corpses in Korea. Fast and accurate species identification has been a key task for forensic entomologists. Because conventional morphologic identification methods have many limitations with respect to forensic practice, molecular methods have been proposed to identify fly species of forensic importance. To this end, the authors amplified and sequenced the full length of the cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) gene of the Luciliinae fly species collected in Korea. The results showed the COI sequences are instrumental in identifying Luciliinae fly species. However, when compared with previously reported data, considerable inconsistencies were noted. Hemipyrellia ligurriens data in this study differed significantly from two of the five pre-existing data. Two closely related species, Lucilia illustris and Lucilia caesar, showed an overlap of COI haplotypes due to four European sequences. The results suggest that more individuals from various geographic regions and additive nuclear DNA markers should be analyzed, and morphologic identification keys must be reconfirmed to overcome these inconsistencies.

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“…Some species parasitize terrestrial vertebrates and invertebrates such as insects, snails, amphibians, mammals, and others rely on animal carcasses or excrement for survival (Kano and Shinonaga 1968). Some calliphorid species are regarded as serious pests because they carry pathogens or parasitize livestock or humans, causing myiasis (Tumrasvin et al 1979; Sawabe et al 2006).…”

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Keys to the blow flies of Taiwan, with a checklist of recorded species and the description of a new species of Paradichosia Senior-White (Diptera, Calliphoridae)

Yang

Kurahashi

Shiao

2014

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Blow flies (Diptera: Calliphoridae) show a great diversity in behavior and ecology, play important roles in ecosystems, and have medical and forensic importance to humans. Despite this, the taxonomy and classification of Taiwan's Calliphoridae have rarely been studied. In this study, specimens of Taiwanese calliphorids were collected and carefully studied, and all 76 species recorded in Taiwan are listed following the identification keys. Dichotomous keys to all subfamilies, tribes, genera, and species of blow flies recorded in Taiwan are provided, including 16 species that are newly recorded from Taiwan. In addition, one new species of the genus Paradichosia Senior-White is described and illustrated. We also discuss the morphological differences between the specimens of Silbomyia hoeneana Enderlein collected from China and Taiwan, a species that has only been found previously in Southern China.

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Notes on Flies of Medical Importance in Japan : Part XXVI. Description of a new species belonging to the genus Pollenia in Japan (Diptera, Calliphoridae)

Cited by 7 publications

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Using the Developmental GeneBicoidto Identify Species of Forensically Important Blowflies (Diptera: Calliphoridae)

Using the Developmental GeneBicoidto Identify Species of Forensically Important Blowflies (Diptera: Calliphoridae)

Use of Cytochrome c Oxidase Subunit I (COI) Nucleotide Sequences for Identification of the Korean Luciliinae Fly Species (Diptera: Calliphoridae) in Forensic Investigations

Keys to the blow flies of Taiwan, with a checklist of recorded species and the description of a new species of Paradichosia Senior-White (Diptera, Calliphoridae)

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