Studies of Phlebotomine Sand Flies.
Abstract
Psychodid sand flies in the subfamily Phlebotominae are medically important, hematophagus insects which are widely distributed and often abundant in the tropics. About 550 species in six genera are known with over half occurring in the New World. The literature on Phlebotominae is widely scattered and consists mainly of species descriptions. Major revisions or faunal works are generally outdated. In preparation for an illustrated key to the anthropophilic species in the Western Hemisphere, an up to date checklist and distribution of the American species is provided. These species, known to feed on man are indicated in the list. Collections of Phlebotomines in Northern Brazil yielded 45 species. A checklist of the Brazilian species with intracountry distributional records is given. Descriptions of three new Phlebotomines from Colombia were published in order to make their names available for a forthcoming review of the Colombian species. (Modified author abstract)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 31, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0769898
Entities
People
- David G. Young
- Graham B. Fairchild
Organizations
- University of Florida