Inventory of Tabanidae (Diptera) in an anthropically influenced environment, Porto Nacional, Tocantins

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https://doi.org/10.20873/vol13n3pibic20257

Abstract

This study presents an inventory of the Tabanidae (Diptera) fauna in the municipality of Porto Nacional, Tocantins. The survey was conducted between March and December 2023, using flight interception traps of the Malaise and NZI types, installed at two sampling points. The selected areas are located in a peri-urban zone, characterized by land use focused on cattle raising and other domestic animals. The collected material was processed and identified in the laboratory through sorting, mounting, and consultation of specialized literature. A total of 254 specimens were obtained, distributed across 9 genera and 16 species. The subfamily Tabaninae was the most representative in the study area, with the genera Diachlorus and Tabanus showing the greatest abundance. The most abundant species were Diachlorus curvipes, Tabanus mucronatus, and Tabanus occidentalis, with 55, 51, and 46 individuals, respectively. In smaller numbers, representatives of the subfamilies Chrysopsinae and Pangoniinae were also recorded. The results contribute to reducing the Wallacean shortfall, expanding knowledge of the richness and distribution of horse flies in the state of Tocantins.

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2026-05-13

How to Cite

Piergentili Moura, G., Rodrigues Branquinho, F., Lima Bragança, M. A., & Kütter Krolow, T. (2026). Inventory of Tabanidae (Diptera) in an anthropically influenced environment, Porto Nacional, Tocantins. DESAFIOS - Revista Interdisciplinar Da Universidade Federal Do Tocantins, 13(3), 407–416. https://doi.org/10.20873/vol13n3pibic20257

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PIBIC 2024-2025