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Distribution of phlebotomine sandflies, of the subgenus Larroussius, in Morocco

Authors :
Ali Boumezzough
Bernard Pesson
G. Pichon
Souad Guernaoui
Source :
Medical and Veterinary Entomology. 19:111-115
Publication Year :
2005
Publisher :
Wiley, 2005.

Abstract

Adult sandflies (Diptera: Psychodidae) of the genus Phlebotomus and of the subgenus Larroussius were collected with sticky traps from thirty-four local- ities in central and south-western Morocco. Four Larroussius species were present in this area, Phlebotomus perniciosus Newstead, being the most widespread and abundant species particularly in the mountainous area, was sympatric with the closely related species Phlebotomus longicuspis Nitzulescu. Only one male of P. perniciosus displayed the bifid copulatory valves characteristic of the species. All specimens showed copulatory valves curved at their apex. The number of coxite hairs is a taxonomical tool that differentiates this morph of P. perniciosus from P. longicuspis. Phlebotomus ariasi Tonnoir was collected from six mountain- ous stations. Phlebotomus mariae Rioux et al. was scarce; only five males were collected and were often associated with P. ariasi.

Details

ISSN :
13652915 and 0269283X
Volume :
19
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Medical and Veterinary Entomology
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....acbb073fdf93a8eeb50c50fdfcbc5650
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.0269-283x.2004.00548.x