An updated checklist of the family Simuliidae from India is presented. A total of 79 species of belonging to eight different subgenera are listed. Eleven species that were not reported in the previous checklist are added here. The present list contributes to a better understanding of the diversity of Simuliidae in India, as well as the impact of species on the public health of this mega-diverse country.
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