Studies on populations of Lutzomyia longipalpis (Lutz & Neiva, 1912) (Diptera: Psychodidae: Phlebotominae) in Brazil

Studies on populations of Lutzomyia longipalpis (Lutz & Neiva, 1912) (Diptera: Psychodidae: Phlebotominae) in Brazil

Studies were performed on five Brazilian populations of Lutzomyia longipalpis: Salvaterra (PA), São José do Ribamar (MA), Canindé (CE), Natal (RN) and Gruta da Lapinha, Lagoa Santa (MG). No morphological differences were observed that could distinguish between these populations. Homogeneity tests sh...

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Main Authors: Alfredo CR de Azevedo, Fernando A Monteiro, Pedro H Cabello, Nataly A de Souza, Maria Goreti Rosa-Freitas, Elizabeth F Rangel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ) 2000-06-01
Series:Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
Subjects:
Lutzomyia longipalpis
Phlebotominae
taxonomy
morphology
Brazil
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