New record of cluster fly Pollenia rudis (Fabricius) with distribution of all known blow flies (Diptera: Calliphoridae) of Saudi Arabia
Al-Misned, F.A.M.
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology 33(1): 1-12
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 1110-0583 PMID: 12739796 Document Number: 555550
During a survey of dipterous flies from Riyadh province, a newly recorded of the cluster fly Pollenia rudis (Fabricius) (Diptera: Calliphoridae) were collected from Saudi Arabia for the first time. A total of 2 males and 3 females were collected from Wadi Haniffa, Riyadh City during the period from February to March 1999 using an aerial net. Data on the morphology, veterinary importance, biology and geographical distribution are presented. Blow-flies lift up to 17 taxa known from the country. A summary of the zoogeographical check up to the 17 species, is presented with widespread distribution for each species.