First record of Simulium noelleri species complex (Diptera: Simuliidae) in Central Kazakhstan

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Publication date:
1 October 2026
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Description

This dataset contains occurrence records of Simullium noelleri species complex (Diptera: Simuliidae) from Central Kazakhstan. Specimens were collected from four sites along the Esil River in Astana from May to September 2025. This is the first record of the species for Central Kazakhstan. The species was found on anthropogenic substrates including construction debris and plastic waste. A total of 15 imagoes, 146 larvae, and 85 pupae were examined and identified.

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Occurrence

Contacts

Ayana Smagulova
  • Originator ●
  • Point Of Contact
L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University
Astana
KZ
Sayan Zhangazin
  • Publisher
L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University
Astana
Astana
KZ

Geographic Coverage

Central Kazakhstan, Akmola regoin, Astana city, Esil River

Bounding Coordinates South West [-90, -180], North East [90, 180]

Taxonomic Coverage

Simuliium noelleri, Simuliidae, Diptera

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Arthropoda
Class Insecta
Order Diptera
Family Simuliidae

Temporal Coverage

Start Date / End Date 2025-05-01 / 2025-09-30

Project Data

No Description available

Title First record of the Simulium noelleri Friederichs species complex (Diptera: Simuliidae) in Central Kazakhstan

The personnel involved in the project:

Ayana Smagulova

Additional Metadata

Alternative Identifiers d1f783b4-e94e-4faf-b318-b5d68508c0a0
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