FIG. 11 in Overview of Mitaraka survey: research frame, study site and field protocols

FIG. 11. — Process flow for Diptera: A, each Diptera coordinator and taxonomic expert signs an agreement prior to receiving samples; B, sampling specimens with an array of methods (Malaise trap, pan traps, sweep net, SLAM trap); C, transporting of partly processed and unprocessed samples to the Belgian lab; D, sorting Diptera from complete samples and splitting the Diptera fraction into workable fractions (mostly on family level) for Diptera coordinators – taxonomic experts; E, processed Diptera fractions (Dolichopodidae, Empidoidea, Mycetophilidae, Phoridae); F, dissemination of workable fractions to Diptera coordinators – taxonomic specialists (10 in Europe, 5 in Canada, 8 in the USA, 10 in Brazil); G, examination and identification of specimens of workable fractions by the taxonomic expert (or further splitting of fractions by Diptera coordinator); H, commitments as part of the signed agreement (see Fig. 11A), with submission of identification file as first.