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Title: THE TRUE FLIES OF MADAGASCAR (INSECTA: DIPTERA)

Author
item IRWIN, MICHAEL - UNIV. OF ILL, URBANA, IL
item SCHLINGER, EVERT - LAB, SANTA YNEZ, CA
item Thompson, F

Submitted to: Book Chapter
Publication Type: Book / Chapter
Publication Acceptance Date: 3/14/2001
Publication Date: 9/14/2003
Citation: Irwin, M.E., Schlinger, E.I., Thompson, F.C. 2003. The true flies of madagascar (insecta: diptera). Book Chapter.

Interpretive Summary: Flies form one of the most diverse, important, and speciose groups of organisms. More than 10% of the known world biodiversity are flies. Of the some 150,000 flies known worldwide, about 1.2% occur in Madagascar and 1% are found only in Madagascar. The Diptera fauna of Madagascar is considered poorly known. An overview of those found on Madagascar is provided, making a useful summary for agricultural workers, as well as conservationists and others interested in biodiversity.

Technical Abstract: An overview of the Diptera (Insecta) fauna of Madagascar is presented with a comparison to that of the world and Afrotropical Region. Of the some 150,000 flies known worldwide, about 1.2% occur in Madagascar and 1% are found only in Madagascar. The Diptera fauna of Madagascar is considered poorly known.