Presence report of Ephydra sp. (Diptera: Ephydridae) larva from Gamishan shrimp farms, Golestan province

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1 Corresponding Author, Ph.D. Graduate of Aquatics Production and Exploitation, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran

2 Assistant Prof., Inland Water Aquatics Resources Research Center, Gorgan, Iran.

3 Researcher Expert, Inland Water Aquatics Resources Research Center, Gorgan, Iran.

Abstract

The shore flies (Ephydridae) are a relatively large family of acalyptrate Diptera and are often prominent members of aquatic and semi-aquatic environments. Adult shore flies can be found in moist conditions, such as the borders of marshes, wetlands, lakes, pools, streams, and seashores. In the systematic and ontogenic studies of the Diptera order, the structure of the larval stages is of great importance. However, there is limited information about the body structure of shore fly larvae compared to that of adult insects. Despite their diverse morphological compatibility, the order Diptera provides many examples that contribute to our understanding of larval evolution. The aim of this study is to describe the morphology of the larval stage of the shore fly species belonging to the genus Ephydra sp. using light microscopy (Nikon Eclipse 50i, NY 11747-3064, USA with camera Digital Sight DS-L2, Nikon, NY 11747-3064, USA) and Binocular Stereo Microscope (SMZ171). The study will enhance our knowledge about the larval stages of the Ephydridae family in the Gomishan region (Golestan province), which is being reported for the first time. The importance of conducting specialist studies is emphasized in order to diagnose species using genetic and molecular methods in the future.

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December 2024
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