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Occurrence of the malaria Vector Anopheles albimanus Wiedemman (Diptera: Culicidae) in Isla Fuerte, Colombia

Ocorrência do vetor da malária Anopheles albimanus wiedemann (Diptera: Psychodidae) em Isla Fuerte, Colômbia

This is the first report of the occurrence of Anopheles albimanus Wiedemann in Isla Fuerte, Colombia. Twelve female mosquitoes were collected using an illuminated Shannon trap in a peridomestic environment of the island. The epidemiological relevance of this finding is discussed.

Anophelinae; insect vector; mosquito; geographical distribution; Colombian Caribbean coast


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