Muscidae (Diptera) of Rio de Janeiro State (Southeastern Brazil): Inventory of Species and Notes on Biology and Distribution

Abstract

The inventory of the Muscidae (Diptera) of the Rio de Janeiro State (Atlantic Forest area), with notes on the distribution of the species, is presented. The inventory was based on literature and on material deposited in Museu Nacional/UFRJ, DZUP/UFPR, and UFRRJ collections. A total number of 232 species distributed in 49 genera were recorded and 44 new records were registered. The known occurrence areas of each species were mapped.