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  • 1Bishop's University, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada Bishop's University Sherbrooke Canada.

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The Canadian Diptera fauna has significantly expanded, with a 36% increase in described species since 1979. This update includes nearly 30,000 Barcode Index Numbers (BINs) and estimates of thousands of undocumented fly species.

Area of Science:

  • Zoology
  • Entomology
  • Biodiversity Science

Background:

  • The Canadian Diptera (true flies) fauna required an updated assessment following significant advancements in taxonomic and molecular methods.
  • Previous comprehensive assessments, such as McAlpine et al. (1979), provided a baseline but are now outdated due to new discoveries and systematic revisions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an updated inventory of the Canadian Diptera fauna, including species numbers, Barcode Index Numbers (BINs), and estimates of undescribed species.
  • To review recent systematic and faunistic changes within major Diptera groups in Canada.
  • To offer general insights into the biology and life history of Canadian Diptera.

Main Methods:

  • Compilation and analysis of existing taxonomic literature and databases for Canadian Diptera.
Keywords:
DipteraBiota of Canadabiodiversity assessmentfliessystematics

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    • A total of 116 Diptera families and 9,620 described species are now recorded in Canada.
    • This represents a substantial increase of over 36% in described species compared to the 1979 assessment.
    • Approximately 30,000 BINs have been generated from Canadian Diptera, with estimates suggesting 5,200 to 20,400 additional species remain undocumented.

    Conclusions:

    • The Canadian Diptera fauna is considerably richer and more diverse than previously documented.
    • Ongoing research, particularly DNA barcoding, is crucial for a comprehensive understanding of insect biodiversity.
    • Significant potential exists for further discoveries of Diptera species in Canada.