Research of the family Mesembrinellidae (Insecta: Diptera)

Abstract

Adult Mesembrinellidae feeds on decomposed organic matter; their mouthparts are adapted to collect soft or semi-liquid food, including microorganisms. It is known that this family is attractive for feces, and animal substrates. They are potential bioindicators of environmental quality, with some species already evaluated for such use in certain forest environments, and can help to solve ecological problems and diagnose the causes of environmental changes, being an inexpensive way to indicate the conditions of an environment. Muscomorpha is supported by the presence of posterior spiracles, both immature forms, not the last abdominal segment. This infraorder shelters the so-called Muscoid Diptera, insects that are among the groups of greatest economic and medical-veterinary importance. The objective of this work is to verify the biological characteristics of the family Mesembrinellidae (Insecta: Diptera). In terms of the type of research source, we worked with scientific articles published in national and international journals. This modality of production, in addition to being commonly the most valued in the set of bibliographic production, is the most easily accessed. Access to articles was through virtual libraries such as SCIELO, ResearchGate, Hall, USP, UNB, CAPES, and LILACS.