African species of Phlebotomus, subgenus Synphlebotomus Theodor (Diptera, Psychodidae), with special reference to South West Africa

The subgenus Synphlebotomus of Phlebotomus is reviewed, and an illustrated key is given for the six African and two non-African species. The status of P. rossi De Meillon & Lavoipierre, the suspected vector of dermal leishmaniasis among animals in South West Africa, is revised, and it is describ...

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Published in:Bulletin of entomological research 1976-09, Vol.66 (3), p.405-412
Main Authors: Lewis, D. J., Ledger, J. A.
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Language:English
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Summary:The subgenus Synphlebotomus of Phlebotomus is reviewed, and an illustrated key is given for the six African and two non-African species. The status of P. rossi De Meillon & Lavoipierre, the suspected vector of dermal leishmaniasis among animals in South West Africa, is revised, and it is described and illustrated in detail.
ISSN:0007-4853
1475-2670
DOI:10.1017/S0007485300006805