SARCOSAPROPHAGOUS DIPTERANS FROM PARQUE DAS DUNAS, RIO GRANDE DO NORTE, BRAZIL

Abstract

Sarcosaprophagous dipterans are common in diverse environments in Brazil, but their diversity is still underestimated, especially in Northeast Brazil. In recent years, this scenario has been changing with the presence of inventories in different phytophysiognomies, such as Caatinga, Atlantic Forest, coastal and urban areas. However, little is known about the species that inhabit conservation areas. The aim of this work is to present a catalog of the species of sarcosaprophagous flies present in Parque das Dunas. The results reveal that the park is home to different species and families of flies, with predominant specimens of Calliphoridae, a taxon with high medical, veterinary and forensic potential.