Studies of Phlebotomine Sand Flies.
Abstract
The reference collection of Phlebotominae continued to grow. Seventy-five percent of the New World species are represented; thus making it the most complete collection in existence. A review of the subgenus Evandromyia of Lutzomyia was completed. Another paper dealing with phlebotominae and parasites in one area of Mato Grosso, Brazil is now in press. A manuscript on sand fly classification on a world wide basis is near completion. Identification keys to the sand flies of Trinidad, Panama, the subgenus Psychodopygus, the subgenus Dampfomyia and the gasparviannai group were finished and are included in this report. Thirty-six plebotomine species were collected in ecuador. Twenty-five of these represent new records for the Republic. Several undescribed taxa were discovered. A sand fly colony (Lutzomyia vexator) is being maintained in Gainesville. Studies related to disease transmission, physiology and behavior can be undertaken with specimens from this colony.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 31, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA047914
Entities
People
- David G. Young
Organizations
- University of Florida