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¹Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto, Departamento de Biologia, Av. Bandeirantes 3900, 14040-901, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil;

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This study catalogs 226 species of Phoridae, commonly known as humpbacked flies, found in Colombia. The research details their distribution, classification, and references for each species.

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Area of Science:

Entomology
Biodiversity Research
Zoology

Background:

The Phoridae family, or humpbacked flies, represents a significant component of insect biodiversity.
Comprehensive cataloguing is essential for understanding and conserving insect fauna in Neotropical regions.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a complete catalogue of Phoridae species recorded in Colombia.
To document the taxonomic and distributional information for each species.

Main Methods:

Systematic review of Phoridae specimens and existing literature from Colombia.
Data compilation on species identification, genus and subfamily classification, geographic distribution, and relevant citations.

Main Results:

A total of 226 Phoridae species belonging to 19 genera and three subfamilies were identified in Colombia.
Detailed distribution, hierarchical taxonomic placement, and cited references are presented for every catalogued species.

Conclusions:

This catalogue serves as a foundational resource for future research on Colombian Phoridae.
It highlights the rich diversity of humpbacked flies in Colombia and provides essential data for taxonomic and ecological studies.