A checklist of robber flies (Diptera, Asilidae) of Kerala, India

Authors

  • Kavya G. Pillai
  • C. Bijoy
  • Chris M. Cohen
  • Gigi Poulose

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33307/entomon.v48i3.942

Abstract

A checklist of robber fly species reported in Kerala, India based on literature survey is provided. In this list, 87 species of robber flies representing 25 genera and eight subfamilies are enumerated. The diversity of robber flies in Kerala was highlighted. Most of the species were reported from the protected forest areas of Kerala such as Ponmudi, Anamalai hills, Idamalayar, Thekkadi, Valparai, Chembra peak, Nilambur, Peermade, Walayar, Tenmalai and Silent Valley of the Western Ghats.

Author Biographies

Kavya G. Pillai

Shadpada Entomology Research Lab, Department of Zoology, Christ College, Irinjalakuda, 680125, Kerala, India

C. Bijoy

Shadpada Entomology Research Lab, Department of Zoology, Christ College, Irinjalakuda, 680125, Kerala, India

Chris M. Cohen

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A

Gigi Poulose

Department of Zoology, St. Joseph’s College, Irinjalakuda, Kerala-680121, India

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Published

2023-09-30

How to Cite

Pillai, K. G., Bijoy, C., Cohen, C. M., & Poulose, G. (2023). A checklist of robber flies (Diptera, Asilidae) of Kerala, India. ENTOMON, 48(3), 411–420. https://doi.org/10.33307/entomon.v48i3.942

Issue

Vol. 48 No. 3 (2023)

Section

Articles