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Immature stages of Simuliidae (Diptera, Nematocera) and characterization of its habitats in the Parque Estadual Intervales, SP, Brazil

Larvae and pupae of Simuliidae species living in Parque Estadual Intervales streams were collected in two periods (August/2001 and February/2002) in six streams of the Rio Ribeira basin segment inside the biological reserve. Thirteen species were identified. S. nogueirai and S. subclavibranchium were the most frequent and abundant species. The Simuliidae abundance was higher in the wet season (February/2002) and in organic substrates (leaves, woods, stems).

Intervales State Park; Larvae; Neotropical; Pupae; Simuliidae


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