［Key words］ Simuliidae; directories; Shanxi
To investigate the basic fauna and geographical distribution of blackflies in Shanxi province. Methods: Immature stages of blackflies were collected from nine different representative areas of Shanxi province.Adults emerged from pupa in the lab. After the identification of slides and needle-fixed specimens, a list of blackfly species in Shanxi and a discussion were given. Result: Nineteen species including six new ones of blackfly from Shanxi of China were reported. Conclusion: There is a rich diversity of blackflies in Shanxi province and it is showed that there is a fauna character of palaearctic realm.
