Abstract:
A comparison study of dipteran diversity and succession was conducted at Pantai Tok
Jembal, Kuala Terengganu, east coastal and Pantai Port Dickson, west coastal area
using rabbit carrions as representatives. This study aimed to determine dipteran
diversity and succession over decomposition period. The entomofauna in the corpse
were compared and the dipteran species and diversity at both coastal areas were
determined. A total of 16 species belonging to 12 families and three orders (Diptera,
Coleoptera, Hymenoptera) were identified in present study with 13 species occurred
in Pantai Tok Jembal and 14 species in Port Dickson. 11 species were general species
occurring in both coastal areas. They facilitated decomposition and formed distinct
fauna! succession; Diptera were the pioneer colonizes followed by Coleoptera
whereas Hymenoptera were present in almost all the stages. Chrysomya megacephala,
Chrysomya rufifacies, Musca domestica and Sarcophaga sp. were the dominant
species identified.
