Systematics and distribution of horse flies (Diptera: Tabanidae) of Jordan

H Al-Talafha; Z S Amr; M Abu Baker; A Katbeh Bader

Systematics and distribution of horse flies (Diptera: Tabanidae) of Jordan

J Vector Ecol. 2005 Jun;30(1):49-61.

Authors

H Al-Talafha¹, Z S Amr, M Abu Baker, A Katbeh Bader

Affiliation

¹ Department of Biology, P O. Box 3030, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.

PMID: 16007956

Abstract

The horse fly fauna of Jordan consists of 24 species belonging to seven genera. The present study adds two new records; Tabanus unifasciatus and Tabanus lunatus. Keys and illustrations for the horse flies of Jordan are presented based on examined materials. Distribution and geographic ranges for each species is also given.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Animals
Diptera / anatomy & histology
Diptera / classification*
Diptera / physiology*
Horses / parasitology*
Insect Vectors / anatomy & histology
Insect Vectors / classification*
Insect Vectors / physiology*
Jordan
Phylogeny
Population Density
Population Dynamics
Species Specificity