Publications by authors named "Kjell Magne Olsen"
Article Synopsis
- Limoniidae, a diverse family of crane flies in Europe, includes 661 species, yet their overall knowledge remains limited despite historical studies dating back to Carolus Linnaeus.
- From 2010 to 2020, this study summarizes new taxonomic findings and records of Limoniidae species across various European countries, revealing first-time species identifications in countries like Albania, Norway, and Russia.
- The research documents occurrence data for 244 Limoniidae species, including both new country records and confirmatory records, enhancing the understanding of the diversity and distribution of these crane flies in Europe.
Black Fungus Gnats (Sciaridae) are a megadiverse, cosmopoliltan family of bibionomorph Diptera. Even in Europe, the continent with the longest tradition in sciarid taxonomy, numerous taxonomic issues remain unresolved and countless species await discovery and description. The fauna of Norway is in these respects no exception.
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