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      Updated: 18 June 2008

 The sound of rushing water epitomises the life and habitat of blackflies, which have a world-wide distribution with over 2000 recognised species. They are found wherever there is permanent or semi-permanent running water which the larval and pupal stages require for their development.
In some countries the adults may cause a serious biting nuisance, and may be vectors of parasitic and other diseases of humans and livestock

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BSG Bulletins Nos. 1 to 27 in pdf
Bull 29 (Feb. 2008) just added!!

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Worldwide list of Blackfly (Simulium) Vernacular or Common Names
Presented as interactive Wiki Pages
Find names in any country, and add any missing names.
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3rd International Simuliidae Symposium

Vilnius (Lithuania) from the 9th to 12th of September 2008

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