Abstract:
In the survey, the work was done to develop taxonomic record of sand fly Phlebotomus (Phlebotomus)) paptasi (Scopoli) collected for the first time from new epidemic localities of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Sindh, North West Frontier Province (NWFP) and Punjab provinces. In view of the published-reports about the detection of Leishmania major in these flies in the neighboring countries, the correct identification of this species becomes of significant value in the study of epidemiology of leishmaniasis. Therefore, in order to facilitate Zoologists and Medical researchers in its correct identification, taxonomic characters of P. papatasi (Scopoli) are studied in details with special reference to its mouth parts, male and female genitalia and findings are presented in this paper. A key is also given to P. papatasi (Scopoli) and its closest allies and its relationship with them is also briefly discussed.
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179-192
DOI:
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Published:
Journal: International Journal of Biology and Biotechnology, Volume: 5, Issue: 3--4, Year: 2008