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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

Typical Blackfly Habitat

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Worldwide list of Blackfly (Simulium) Vernacular or Common Names

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Archive Item
Simuliidologists Newsletter
No. VI, 1963
3rd Conference on Black Flies, Algonquin Park, Ontario, Canada

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International Simuliidae Symposium
2010

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