Diptera species taxonomy and behavior

An update on the mosquito fauna of Aguascalientes, Mexico: morphological and molecular identifications, host-feeding patterns, and the removal of Aedes idahoensis (Theobald) from Mexico

The paper updates the mosquito fauna of Aguascalientes, Mexico, through morphological and molecular analysis, revealing new species records and host-feeding patterns.

Salinity is associated with habitat use and mitochondrial lineage diversity in halophilic Ephydra flies (Diptera: Ephydridae)

The paper examines salinity preferences and mitochondrial lineage diversity in Ephydra flies, finding strong salinity associations and evolutionary relationships influencing salinity envelopes.

Culex (Culex) acharistus, Root, 1927 (Diptera: Culicidae), a new record for Bolivia

This study confirms the presence of Culex acharistus in Bolivia using morphological and molecular methods, expanding its known distribution in South America.

Pyrophilic smoke flies (Diptera: Platypezidae: Microsaniinae) from prescribed burnings in boreal Finland: occurrence and behaviour of adult flies and first observations of immature stages

The paper documents the occurrence and behavior of smoke flies in boreal Finland after prescribed burns and describes the larval stages found in burnt soil.

The Taxonomic Status and Phylogenetic Relationships of Toxorhynchites (Diptera: Culicidae) Species from Panama

This study examines the taxonomic status and phylogenetic relationships of Toxorhynchites species in Panama using genetic and morphological data, revealing cryptic diversity and the need for taxonomic revision.

Re-evaluation of the report of Culex quinquefasciatus in the Republic of Korea: Molecular evidence of cryptic hybridisation within the Culex pipiens complex

This study re-evaluates the presence of Culex quinquefasciatus in South Korea by identifying hybrids between Cx. quinquefasciatus and Cx. pallens in Jeju, suggesting previous reports of pure Cx. quinquefasciatus may have been inaccurate.

Validation of a molecular workflow for Cochliomyia hominivorax (New World screwworm) identification in field samples

The paper develops and validates molecular assays for rapid and accurate identification of Cochliomyia hominivorax in field samples, complementing morphological methods.

The Culicinae are Monophyletic and Ancient: A response to Pierce et al. 2025

This paper challenges recent claims that mosquito subfamilies are not monophyletic by presenting evidence supporting two monophyletic subfamilies and an ancient divergence.

Grass fly evolution unlocked: phylogenomics and classificationof worldwide Chloropidae (Diptera)

This study provides the first comprehensive phylogeny of Chloropidae using genomic data, redefines classification, and reveals evolutionary insights.

Early hominin arrival in Southeast Asia triggered the evolution of major human malaria vectors

The paper uses phylogenomic analysis to show that anthropophily in Southeast Asian Anopheles mosquitoes evolved in response to early hominin arrival in Sundaland around 1.8 million years ago.

The genome of Istocheta aldrichi (Diptera: Tachinidae), a parasitoid of the Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae)

This paper presents a reference genome for Istocheta aldrichi, a parasitoid of the Japanese beetle, and identifies gene family expansions related to metal ion transport.

Mosquitoes of Macha: new mosquito species records from Macha and surrounding locations in southern Zambia with photographs

The paper reports 19 new mosquito species from Macha, Zambia, and provides photographs and COI sequences to aid in mosquito surveillance and future invasive species monitoring.

Megabarcoding dark taxa - Assessing the utility of mass DNA barcoding for phorid fly species discovery

The paper assesses DNA barcoding's utility for identifying phorid flies, finding it effective but limited by reference sequence accuracy and highlighting Megaselia as a dark taxon.

Revised evolutionary relationships within Brachycera and the early origin of bicoid in flies

The paper uses genomic data from 186 dipteran species to show bicoid exists in non-cyclorrhaphan flies and originated in the common ancestor of Bombyliidae, Asiloidea, and Eremoneura.

Two forms, two functions: functional strategies of parasitoid bristle flies and their larvae

The paper examines functional strategies of parasitoid bristle flies and their larvae, finding that larvae and adults exhibit distinct functional traits and that specialization can occur synergistically across life stages.

Ecology and temporal dynamics of urban Drosophila species communities as potential indicators of biodiversity decline

This study examines urban Drosophila communities in Vienna, finding a 50% decline in species richness and replacement of native species by neobiots, highlighting their potential as biodiversity indicators.

Delayed identification of long-overlooked Aedes (Aedimorphus) vexans in Tahiti Island, French Polynesia

This study confirms the presence of Ae. vexans on Tahiti using historical collections and molecular analysis, showing no genetic divergence from known clades.

A Way Through the Trees: Molecular Phylogenies Consistently Recover Two Clades of Aedes Mosquitoes

This paper reviews molecular phylogenies of Aedes mosquitoes and finds two consistent clades, aiding in resolving taxonomic debates.

Is Aedes nr. albopictus synonymous with Aedes pseudalbopictus?

The paper reanalyzes molecular data suggesting that Aedes nr. albopictus is conspecific with Aedes pseudalbopictus, challenging the classification of a putative cryptic species.

Hematophagy generates a convergent genomic signature in mosquitoes and sandflies

This study identifies convergent genomic expansions in gene families related to blood-feeding in mosquitoes and sandflies using phylogenomics.

The evolution of wasp mimicry and biogeography in the genus Temnostoma (Diptera: Syrphidae)

This study reconstructs the evolutionary history of the hover fly genus Temnostoma, revealing that perfect wasp mimicry evolved twice independently and that mimicry traits show high evolutionary plasticity.

RESOLVING BIOLOGY'S DARK MATTER: SPECIES RICHNESS, SPATIOTEMPORAL DISTRIBUTION, AND COMMUNITY COMPOSITION OF A DARK TAXON

The paper uses DNA barcoding to study scuttle flies in Sweden, revealing high diversity and showing that climate factors strongly influence their distribution.

A DNA barcode library for Culex mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) of South America with the description of two cryptic species of subgenus Melanoconion

This study establishes a DNA barcode library for Culex mosquitoes in French Guiana using COI sequences, identifies two cryptic species, and evaluates molecular delimitation methods.

A Collaborative DNA Barcode Library for the Diptera of Churchill, Canada: Exploration of Biodiversity and Biogeography

The paper presents a DNA barcode library for Diptera in Churchill, Canada, revealing biodiversity patterns and molecular evolution insights.

The genome sequence of the avian vampire fly (Philornis downsi), an invasive nest parasite of Darwin's finches in Galapagos

This study generates a high-quality genome assembly for the avian vampire fly Philornis downsi and identifies gene families associated with insecticide resistance and immune responses.

Are members of the Anopheles fluviatilis complex conspecific?

The paper re-evaluates the classification of Anopheles fluviatilis complex members, finding fixed ITS2-rDNA differences between species S and T and refuting claims of heterozygosity due to primer mispriming.

DROP: Molecular voucher database for identification of Drosophila parasitoids

The paper introduces DROP, a curated molecular reference database for Drosophila parasitoids, to improve molecular identification and taxonomic accuracy.

Functional genomics of the parasitic habits of blowflies and botflies

The paper identifies genes associated with parasitic strategies in blowflies and botflies using gene expression and evolutionary analysis across five species.

Molecular characterization of mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) from the tropical rainforest of Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia

The paper characterizes mosquito species in Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia, using molecular and classical taxonomy methods, identifying eight species and reporting intra-species genetic variation.

Functional genomics of the stable fly, Stomoxys calcitrans, reveals mechanisms underlying reproduction, host interactions, and novel targets for pest control

This study provides insights into the biology of the stable fly by combining genome sequencing, microbiome analysis, and RNA-seq to identify genes related to reproduction, host interactions, and pest control.