New records and an annotated checklist of the thick-headed flies from Algeria (Conopidae, Brachycera, Diptera)

Abstract Background The Conopidae are an interesting family of small- to large-sized endoparasitic flies, commonly known as thick-headed flies. These flies have been proposed potential biological control agents invasive social wasps (subfamilies: Polistinae and Vespinae, family: Vespidae). Results All Algerian (family Conopidae) listed in the present study. Four subfamilies, nine genera 23 species were treated. Three these recorded herein from Algeria for first time, namely Myopa pellucida (Robineau-Desvoidy), M. picta Panzer Thecophora fulvipes (Robineau-Desvoidy). As far they known, localities collection dates provided, which comprise some new locality records. data this study compiled both available literature material collected localities. Conclusion (thick-headed flies) is hitherto represented by four species. time.