Phlebotomus (Adlerius) kabulensis (Diptera: Psychodidae) a new record sand fly species from Iran: Morphological and molecular aspects

Author: Alireza ZAHRAEI-RAMAZANI ¹ ; Yavar RASSI ¹ ; Abedin SAGHAFIPOUR ²
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1. Department of Medical Entomology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2. Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health, Qom University of Medical Sciences
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Morphometric; mtDNA cytochrome b gene; New geographical record; Phlebotomus (Adlerius) kabulensis
From: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine 2018;11(2):131-135
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective: To represent a new geographical record, Phlebotomus (Adlerius) kabulensis (P. kabulensis), which is suspected to be a potential vector of visceral leishmaniasis. Methods: For the first time, P. kabulensis specimens were collected using the sticky paper traps method in outdoor places in mountainous areas with vegetation coverage of three provinces in Iran. Identification of males was based on ecological, morphological, morphometric and molecular (mtDNA cytochrome b gene sequences) criteria. Generally, males have two ascoids on the 8