I have not read this paper yet, but the abstract is correct. I study Anthomyiidae, and have done for 50 years. There are now only 4 taxonomists in the world actively working on the family, two retired, and one working as a teacher so his time is limited. Yet there are very many undescribed species, and many others poorly known which need basic taxonomic treatment. Yet if one applies for funding it is unlikely to be successful unless one specifies DNA analysis as basis of research.

I fully agree with Michael !. I.E. I am a taxonomic expert in FauEu and have not seen or approved the new update concerning Heleomyzidae sensu lato ! It is a terrible situation :-(.

Y que queda para los que vivimos en paises del tercer mundo, una lupa de mano y mucha imaginación Pfft
Edited by Paul Beuk: Translated by Google as: And that is for those who live in third world countries, a hand lens and lots of imagination.

I read this article, excellent. It reflects the real conditions of taxonomic researches. I am identifying Lauxaniidae, a larger family of Diptera. In China, the funding suppoort of basic research is rising, but it is difficult to obtain the project Unless your research is combined with molecular research for a young scientist, lack of much experiences.