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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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BSG Bulletins Nos. 1 to 30 in pdf
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Worldwide list of Blackfly (Simulium) Vernacular or Common Names
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30th Meeting of the British Simuliid Group - 18th September 2009

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NEW for 2009
Adler, P. H. & R. W. Crosskey. 2009.
WORLD BLACKFLIES (DIPTERA: SIMULIIDAE): A COMPREHENSIVE REVISION OF THE TAXONOMIC AND GEOGRAPHICAL INVENTORY [2009]
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