Ophyra capensis(Wiedemann) (Diptera, Muscidae) found inside the esophagus of a mummy in Lisbon (Portugal)

Authors

  • Márcia Souto Couri Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro; Museu Nacional Author
  • André Mallemont Cunha Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro; Museu Nacional Author
  • Sheila Maria Ferraz Mendonça de Souza Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública Sérgio Arouca-Fiocruz; Departamento de Endemias Samuel Pessoa Author
  • Maíra Laeta Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública Sérgio Arouca-Fiocruz; Departamento de Endemias Samuel Pessoa Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0031-10492009000600001

Keywords:

Ophyra capensis, Esophagous Infestation, Mummy, Morphology, Diptera

Abstract

The present paper aims to describe the material (puparia and adult fragments) of Ophyra capensis (Wiedemann, 1818) (Diptera, Muscidae) recently found inside the esophagus of a mummified body from the XIX century, in Lisbon (Portugal). Illustrations of the material and a brief discussion are presented. Third larvar stadium, pupa and adult of O. capensis and O. ignava are presented.

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Published

2009-01-01

Issue

Vol. 49 No. 6 (2009)

Section

naodefinida

License

Responsibility: The scientific content and the opinions expressed in the manuscript are the sole responsibility of the author(s).

Copyrights: Papéis Avulsos de Zoologia. The journal is licensed under a Creative Commons attribution-type CC-BY.

How to Cite

Couri, M. S., Cunha, A. M., Souza, S. M. F. M. de, & Laeta, M. (2009). Ophyra capensis(Wiedemann) (Diptera, Muscidae) found inside the esophagus of a mummy in Lisbon (Portugal) . Papéis Avulsos De Zoologia, 49(6), 87-91. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0031-10492009000600001