FIRST RECORD OF CHRYSOMYA MEGACEPHALA (FABRICIUS, 1794) (DIPTERA: CALLIPHORIDAE ) IN ALGERIA

Taleb M., Tail G., AÇIKGÖZ H. N.

ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS, vol.128, no.1, pp.78-86, 2018 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 128 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.3157/021.128.0112
  • Journal Name: ENTOMOLOGICAL NEWS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.78-86
  • Keywords: Forensic entomology, Chrysomya megacephala, expansion, Africa Palearctic Region, CARRION, SUCCESSION, PORTUGAL, WORLD
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Chrysomya megacephala (Fabricius, 1794) is a pest calliphorid fly of medical and forensic importance. In this study, we report the first record of Chrysomya megacephala in Algeria, North Africa. In addition, other calliphorid species which are commonly present in Algeria are listed along with their occurrence locations.