Species classification of Tabanus (Diptera: Tabanidae) in Western Thailand: Integrating DNA barcoding and modern morphometrics

The species of Tabanus, commonly known as horse flies, are remarkable ectoparasites capable of transmitting various pathogens to animals and humans. Given their role in disease transmission, accurate identification of horse fly species is critical but traditionally relies on morphological characteri...

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Published in:	Current Research in Parasitology and Vector-Borne Diseases
Main Authors:	Tanasak Changbunjong, Thekhawet Weluwanarak, Sedthapong Laojun, Tanawat Chaiphongpachara
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2025-01-01
Subjects:	Horse flies Species identification DNA barcode Geometric morphometrics Landmark-based geometric morphometrics Outline-based geometric morphometrics
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667114X25000032