First record of the family Periscelididae (Diptera: Opomyzoidea) from Morocco

The Entomologist s monthly magazine 2026

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Authors: Kawtar Kettani
DOI: 10.31184/m00138908.1621.4340
Cited by: 0
References: 3

Abstract

The fly family Periscelididae is reported for the first time for Morocco, with the discovery of Periscelis ( Myodris ) annulata (Fallén, 1813) in the Rif Mountains.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Diptera species taxonomy and behavior Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy

Publication details

Journal / source
The Entomologist s monthly magazine
Volume
162
Issue
1
Pages
25–28
Publication date
30 January 2026
Language
EN