FAMILY SARCOPHAGIDAE.

Area of Science:

• Entomology
• Biodiversity Research
• Zoological Catalogues

Background:

• The family Sarcophagidae, commonly known as flesh flies, represents a significant component of insect biodiversity.
• Accurate cataloguing and distribution data are crucial for understanding insect populations and their ecological roles.
• Colombia, with its high biodiversity, requires comprehensive inventories of its insect fauna.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a comprehensive catalogue of Sarcophagidae species recorded in Colombia.
• To document the taxonomic diversity of flesh flies within Colombia, including genera and subfamilies.
• To provide geographical distribution data for each recorded species, mapped by Colombian departments.

Main Methods:

• Systematic compilation of existing taxonomic records and literature on Sarcophagidae from Colombia.
• Verification of species identification and taxonomic classification.
• Data collation on the geographical occurrence of each species within Colombian administrative departments.

Main Results:

• A catalogue listing 102 species belonging to 26 genera within two subfamilies of Sarcophagidae from Colombia.
• Detailed geographical distribution information for each species, organized by department.
• Establishment of a baseline dataset for Colombian Sarcophagidae, enhancing regional entomological knowledge.

Conclusions:

• The catalogue provides a foundational resource for the study of Sarcophagidae in Colombia.
• The documented diversity and distribution highlight the importance of this family in Colombian ecosystems.
• This inventory is essential for future ecological, evolutionary, and conservation studies of flesh flies in the Neotropics.