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First record of the sheep greenbottle fly Lucilia cuprina (Wiedemann, 1830) from Europe (Diptera: Calliphoridae) with additional spanish records of Calliphoridae, Muscidae and Sarcophagidae

Knut Rognes

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[EN] Lucilia cuprina (Wiedemann, 1830) is reported for the first time from Europe. Both \nsexes have been captured recently near Pina de Ebro in the Zaragoza province (Spain). A \nkey is provided for distinguishing the species from the very similar L. sericata (Meigen, \n1826). A list of Calliphoridae. Muscidae and Sarcophagidae captured in the same region is \nincluded

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Key concepts: Calliphoridae, Lucilia cuprina, Muscidae, Forensic entomology, Flesh fly, Biology, Zoology, Myiasis