Biodiversity Studies of Insect Fauna of Ajmer order Diptera

Dr Rashmi Sharma, D. D. Sharma
2017 IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences  
Ajmer is located in the center of Rajasthan (INDIA) between 25 0 38 " and 26 0 58 " north 75 0 22" east longitude covering a geographical area of about 8481sq km hemmed in all sides by Aravalli hills . About 7 miles from the city is Pushkar lake created by the touch of lord Brahma. The Dargah of khawaja Moinuddin chisti is holiest shrine next to Mecca in the world. Ajmer is abode of certain flora and fauna that are particularly endemic to semi-arid and are specially adapted to survive in the
more » ... waterless region of the state. Order Diptera comprise of flies two winged true flies hind wings reduced to balancing organ halters. Greek di two, ptera wings. Diptera comprise more than 900000 species.eg house fly, fruit fly , crane fly , mosquitoes etc. they have mobile head, compound eyes piercing and sucking mouth parts. Metamorphosis is complete, life cycle includes egg, larva, (3 instar stages), pupa and adult. Following Flies are recorded in AJMER.
doi:10.9790/3008-120101138139 fatcat:jgi5mo5ilbeylavghtjytwsum4