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The horse and deer flies (Diptera: Tabanidae) of Rhode Island

January 1, 2002
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The Tabanidae of Rhode Island were surveyed using Rhode Island canopy traps placed at 20 locations in the state during the summers of 1999 and 2000. In total, 5,120 flies were collected, which included 55 species in the genera Chrysops, Hybomitra, Tabanus, Merycomyia, and Stonemyia. Distributional and ecological information is provided for each species in Rhode Island.

Citation Information

Publication Year 2002
Title The horse and deer flies (Diptera: Tabanidae) of Rhode Island
DOI 10.1603/0013-8746(2002)095[0547:THADFD]2.0.CO;2
Authors K. Bartlett, S.R. Alm, R. LeBrun, H. Ginsberg
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Annals of the Entomological Society of America
Index ID 5224178
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Patuxent Wildlife Research Center