article · The Entomologist s monthly magazine

First record of the family Periscelididae (Diptera: Opomyzoidea) from Morocco

K. Kettani

2026Abdelmalek Essaâdi University

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Abstract

The fly family Periscelididae is reported for the first time for Morocco, with the discovery of Periscelis ( Myodris ) annulata (Fallén, 1813) in the Rif Mountains.

Research topics

Diptera species taxonomy and behavior
Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
Insect behavior and control techniques

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DOI: 10.31184/m00138908.1621.4340

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