Diptera (true flies)

Brazilian Red-Eyed Fly Ormia depleta (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tachinidae)

Haleigh Ray and Jennifer L. Gillett-Kaufman

Black Flies, Simulium spp. (Insecta: Diptera: Simuliidae)

J. F. Butler and J. A. Hogsette

This document provides an overview of black flies (Simulium spp.) in Florida, detailing their distribution, life cycle, and impact. It highlights that black flies are found in various parts of the US and Canada, including Florida, where they occasionally cause outbreaks due to rainfall extremes. The article describes the life cycle of Simulium slossonae, their preference for slow-moving streams, and their role as blood feeders. It also discusses the damage caused by black fly bites to humans and animals, and the challenges in managing their populations. First published 1998. 

Fire Ant Decapitating Flies Pseudacteon spp. (Insecta: Diptera: Phoridae)

Ariane McCorquodale, James P. Cuda, and Sanford D. Porter

Culicoides paraensis Goeldi (Insecta: Diptera: Ceratopogonidae), Vector of Oropouche Virus

Nathan Burkett-Cadena

This publication provides an in-depth profile of Culicoides paraensis Goeldi (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae), a species of biting midge also sometimes called sand flies and no-see-ums, found throughout forested areas of North and South America. In the Amazon Region of South America, this species is the only confirmed vector of a potentially deadly human pathogen, Oropouche virus, which is spreading beyond its endemic range.  Culicoides paraensis is relevant to Florida due to its propensity to bite humans and its potential to transmit a human pathogen. This profile is intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Zombie Fly (suggested common name) Apocephalus borealis Brues (Insecta: Diptera: Phoridae)

Nicole A. Casuso, Ashley N. Mortensen, and James D. Ellis

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Seedcorn maggot, Delia platura (Meigen) (Insecta: Diptera: Anthomyiidae)

Harsimran Kaur Gill, Gaurav Goyal, and Jennifer L. Gillett-Kaufman

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Cob Flies, Megaselia spp. (Diptera: Phoridae), in Sweet Corn

David Owens, Gregg S. Nuessly, Robert Beiriger, and Nicholas Larsen

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Hydrilla Leaf Mining Flies (unofficial common name) Hydrellia spp. (Insecta: Diptera: Ephydridae)

Emma N.I. Weeks, James P. Cuda, and Carey Minteer

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.