First record of Anopheles (Nyssorhynchus) nuneztovari Gabaldón,1940 (Diptera: Culicidae) in Bolívar State, Venezuela and their eco-epidemic implications

Authors

  • Jorge Moreno Centro de Investigaciones de Campo Dr. Francesco Vitanza
  • Yasmín Rubio-Palis Dirección General de Salud Ambiental y Contraloría Sanitaria. Dirección de Vigilancia Epidemiológica Sanitario Ambiental. MSDS
  • Víctor Sánchez Instituto de Altos Estudios Dr. Arnoldo Gabaldón
  • Diego Mariany entro de Investigaciones de Campo Dr. Francesco Vitanza

Abstract

Anopheles (Nyssorhynchus) nuneztovari Gabaldón, 1940, an important vector of malaria in the southern slopes of the Andes in Venezuela, is reported for the first time from Bolívar state, were the principal vector is A. darlingi. The presence of this species in this area has important eco-epidemiological implications with respect to citotype identity and malaria epidemiology in the region.

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Published

2007-07-24

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 1 (2004)

Section

Comunicaciones Cortas