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Revista mexicana de biodiversidad
On-line version ISSN 2007-8706Print version ISSN 1870-3453
Abstract
JAUME-SCHINKEL, Santiago and MENGUAL, Ximo. New geographic distribution of Chrysomya megacephala, the Oriental latrine blow fly (Diptera: Calliphoridae), in Mexico using citizen science and social media. Rev. Mex. Biodiv. [online]. 2022, vol.93, e934166. Epub July 31, 2023. ISSN 2007-8706. https://doi.org/10.22201/ib.20078706e.2022.93.4166.
In the present study we discuss the distribution of the exotic species Chrysomya megacephala (Fabricius, 1794) in Mexico, combining data from natural history collections, social media and citizen science. The oriental latrine blow fly is recorded for the first time in 16 Mexican states. Additionally, we provide an easy-to-follow guide to compare this species with similar looking species recorded from Mexico to help with its identification.
Keywords : Chrysomya; Neotropical region; Synanthropy; Integrative methods; Biological invasions.