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Torsten J Naucke - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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phlebotomus transphlebotomus mascittii grassi 1908 in carinthia first record of the occurrence of sandflies in austria diptera psychodidae Phlebotominae
Parasitology Research, 2011Co-Authors: Torsten J Naucke, Susanne Lorentz, Friedrich Rauchenwald, Horst AspockAbstract:During an entomology survey in July 2009 and July 2010, 4 males and 22 females of Phlebotomus (Transphlebotomus) mascittii were caught in southeastern Carinthia. These are the first documented records of the occurrence of Phlebotominae in Austria.
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a molecular analysis of the subgenus transphlebotomus artemiev 1984 phlebotomus diptera psychodidae inferred from nd4 mtdna with new northern records of phlebotomus mascittii grassi 1908
Parasitology Research, 2005Co-Authors: Jerôme Dépaquit, Torsten J Naucke, Christian Schmitt, Hubert Ferte, N LegerAbstract:A comparative molecular study was performed on the three species of Phlebotomine sandflies belonging to the subgenus Transphlebotomus Artemiev whose morphological differentiation is difficult. All three species have been suspected, but never proven, to be vectors of Leishmania infantum. The ND4 gene from mtDNA was sequenced from specimens of five populations of Phlebotomus mascittii Grassi from Belgium (the first records of Phlebotomine sandflies from this country), France, and Germany. Additionally, specimens from one population of Lebanese P. canaaniticus Adler and Theodor and of one population of Cypriot P. economidesi Leger, Depaquit and Ferte topotypes were examined. The results reveal the validity of the three taxa inferred from molecular variation and a molecular homogeneity shared by all of the populations of P. mascittii included into the present study. The epidemiological consequences are discussed.
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presence of phlebotomus transphlebotomus mascittii grassi 1908 diptera psychodidae in germany
Parasitology Research, 2000Co-Authors: Torsten J Naucke, B PessonAbstract:During an entomology survey in July 1999, one male and three female Phlebotomus (Transphlebotomus) mascittii were caught in southwestern Baden Wurttemberg. This is the first record of phlebotomine sandflies in Germany.
Eunice Aparecida Bianchi Galati - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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description of trichophoromyia velezbernali a new sand fly species diptera psychodidae Phlebotominae from colombian amazonia
Journal of Medical Entomology, 2018Co-Authors: L Posadalopez, Fredy Galvisovallos, Eunice Aparecida Bianchi GalatiAbstract:A new species of phlebotomine sand fly, Trichophoromyia velezbernali sp. n. Posada-Lopez, Galvis & Galati, from Colombian Amazonia is described with illustrations and images of male and female adults.
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an illustrated guide for characters and terminology used in descriptions of Phlebotominae diptera psychodidae
Parasite, 2017Co-Authors: Eunice Aparecida Bianchi Galati, Phillip G Lawyer, Fredy Galvisovallos, N Leger, Jerôme DépaquitAbstract:Phlebotomine (Diptera, Psychodidae, Phlebotominae) taxonomy has been studied extensively, primarily due to the role of these flies as vectors of various parasites, including species of Leishmania, Bartonella and arboviruses that cause diseases in humans and other vertebrates. We present some topics discussed at a round-table on phlebotomine taxonomy held at the Ninth International Symposium on Phlebotomine Sandflies (ISOPS IX) in Reims, France, in June 2016. To date, approximately one thousand phlebotomine species have been described worldwide, although in varying languages and mostly without standardization of characters and terminology. In the interest of standardization, we list the characters that should minimally be considered in the description of new phlebotomine taxa as well as annotated illustrations of several characters. For these characters, multiple illustrations are provided to show some of the variations. The preferred terms for all pertinent characters are listed as well as their synonyms in English, Portuguese, and French. Finally, we offer an updated list of abbreviations to be used for generic and subgeneric names.
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a new species of sand fly psathyromyia elizabethdorvalae sp n diptera psychodidae Phlebotominae from brazil
Journal of Medical Entomology, 2017Co-Authors: Andreia Fernandes Brilhante, P B Sabio, Eunice Aparecida Bianchi GalatiAbstract:A new species of phlebotomine sand fly, Psathyromyia elizabethdorvalae sp. n. Brilhante, Sabio & Galati from Xapuri, Acre state, Brazil, is described, with illustrations of male and female adults.
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comparative study of the phlebotomine sand fly species diptera psychodidae Phlebotominae of the genera nyssomyia barretto 1962 bichromomyia artemiev 1991 and migonemyia galati 1995 vectors of american cutaneous leishmaniasis in brazil
Zootaxa, 2014Co-Authors: Rodrigo Espindola Godoy, Eunice Aparecida Bianchi Galati, Pedro Cordeiroestrela, Nataly A Souza, Thiago Vasconcelos Dos Santos, Lindemberg Caranha De Sousa, Elizabeth F RangelAbstract:Phlebotominae, a group of insects with great medical importance especially in Brazil, are responsible for transmitting causal agents of cutaneous and visceral leishmaniasis. In Brazil, the most important species of Leishmania Ross, 1903 are L. (Viannia) braziliensis Vianna, 1911, whose main vectors are Nyssomyia intermedia Lutz & Neiva, 1912, Ny. neivai Pin-to, 1926, Ny. whitmani Antunes & Coutinho, 1939 and Migonemyia migonei Franca, 1920; and L. (Leishmania) amazon-ensis Lainson & Shaw, 1972, for which Bichromomyia flaviscutellata Mangabeira, 1942 is the main vector. The present study sought to investigate the morphological as well as geometrical and linear morphometric characteristics of these five sand flies in an attempt to cluster these species. Our aim was to reveal some of the characters that might help identify these phlebotomine species and also be useful in future phylogenetic studies. Comparative analyses by linear and geometric morphometric characters allowed us to distinguish the genera of these sand flies and assess the taxonomic position of Ny. intermedia and Ny. neivai, the so-called "cryptic species". Significant differences were observed in several of the analyzed structures, including the centroid size of the wings and the ratio between the ejaculatory filament and its tip. Based on the linear morphometric analytical results, the size of the centroids of the wings and their shapes indicated that these three species of Nyssomyia are phenetically more similar to Mg. migonei (all vectors of L. (V.) braziliensis) than to Bi. flavis-cutellata (vector of L. (L.) amazonensis). These results are in agreement with the division of the genera Nyssomyia and Bichromomyia.
Filipe Dantastorres - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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morphological keys for the identification of italian phlebotomine sand flies diptera psychodidae Phlebotominae
Parasites & Vectors, 2014Co-Authors: Filipe Dantastorres, Viviana Domenica Tarallo, Domenico OtrantoAbstract:Phlebotomine sand flies are small blood-feeding insects of great medical and veterinary significance. Their identification relies basically on the microscopic examination of key morphological characters. Therefore, identification keys are fundamental to any researcher dealing with these insects. The Italian fauna of phlebotomine sand flies consists of eight species (Phlebotomus perniciosus, Phlebotomus perfiliewi, Phlebotomus ariasi, Phlebotomus neglectus, Phlebotomus papatasi, Phlebotomus mascittii, Phlebotomus sergenti and Sergentomyia minuta), whose morphological delineation may be troublesome for non-taxonomists. A total of 8,757 pictures were taken from the 419 selected phlebotomine sand fly specimens collected on different occasions. Twenty-eight characters for the males and 23 for the females were examined, resulting in a database containing over 10,000 entries. Representative phlebotomine sand fly specimens for each species available were selected and relevant characters were drawn with the aid of a camera lucida. After detailed morphological study of representative specimens, comprehensive identification keys based on key characters (e.g., pharynx and spermathecae of females and male terminalia) were elaborated. The identification keys provided herein allow the identification of genera and species of phlebotomine sand flies of Italy and they will facilitate future studies on these medically important insects.
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effect of night time intervals height of traps and lunar phases on sand fly collection in a highly endemic area for canine leishmaniasis
Acta Tropica, 2014Co-Authors: Gabriella Gaglio, Filipe Dantastorres, Ettore Napoli, Emanuele Brianti, Domenico Otranto, Viviana Domenica Tarallo, Luigi Falsone, Salvatore GiannettoAbstract:The activity of phlebotomine sand flies was monitored in a sub-urban area of Sicily in order to acquire data on seasonality and to elucidate the effect of the night time-intervals, height of traps from ground and lunar phases on the abundance of the capture. The study was conducted in the farm of the University of Messina (Italy). Light traps were placed as in the following: biweekly, from dusk to dawn, and from May to November; for three consecutive nights from 18:00 to 6:00, with the net bag being changed every 2h; for 30 days, at different heights from 18:00 to 6:00. A total of five species (i.e., Phlebotomus perniciosus, Phlebotomus neglectus, Phlebotomus sergenti, Phlebotomus perfiliewi, and Sergentomyia minuta), three of which are proven vectors of Leishmania infantum, were captured. The most abundant species was P. perniciosus (73.3%) followed by S. minuta (23.3%). The highest number of phlebotomine sand flies was collected in August and September with a peak of collection recorded in the evening (i.e., from 20:01 to 22.00). The number of phlebotomine sand flies collected at 50cm above the ground was significantly higher (P=0.041) than that captured at 150cm. Results of this study shed light on the ecology of main phlebotomine species in the Mediterranean area, and on the influence of some factors, such as time and height of traps, on the light trap capture efficiency.
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ecology of lutzomyia longipalpis in an area of visceral leishmaniasis transmission in north eastern brazil
Acta Tropica, 2013Co-Authors: Pietra Lemos Costa, Vanessa Cristina Fitipaldi Veloso Guimaraes, Fernando Jose Da Silva, Kamila Gaudencio, Filipe Dantastorres, Sinval Pinto BrandaofilhoAbstract:Visceral leishmaniasis is a major public health issue in South America, where the disease is rapidly spreading. Changes in ecology and distribution of the principal vector, Lutzomyia longipalpis are among the factors accounting for the increasing incidence of the disease in this region. However, information about the ecology of L. longipalpis is still incipient, which may directly impair the implementation of effective control programs. Herein, the ecology of L. longipalpis was studied in a focus of visceral leishmaniasis in north-eastern Brazil. From August 2009 to August 2010, phlebotomine sand flies were monthly collected in four localities using CDC light traps (~37 per month) and a lantern-baited Shannon trap with mouth aspirators. A total of 24,226 phlebotomine sand flies were collected with light traps and 375 with mouth aspirators. The most abundant species was L. longipalpis, representing 97.9% of the specimens collected with light traps and 91.5% with the mouth aspirator. Other species (Lutzomyia evandroi, Lutzomyia lenti and Lutzomyia sallesi) were found in low numbers. Most phlebotomine sand flies (94.6%) were collected at chicken coops and corrals. No significant correlation was found between the monthly abundance of phlebotomine sand flies and the monthly averages of temperature, relative humidity or rainfall. However, interestingly enough, 82.4% of L. longipalpis specimens were collected in months when relative humidity surpassed 75%. This study points out that this vector is well adapted to live in different habitats and to different climate conditions. It also suggests that some north-eastern populations of L. longipalpis may be more xerotolerant than southern populations. Further studies to assess the relationship between microclimate and L. longipalpis density in different Brazilian regions are advised.
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phlebotomine sand flies diptera psychodidae Phlebotominae in the state of pernambuco
Revista Da Sociedade Brasileira De Medicina Tropical, 2010Co-Authors: Filipe Dantastorres, Andrey Jose De Andrade, Klaudia Emanuela Ramos Tenorio, Jose Dilermando Andrade Filho, Valdir De Queiroz Balbino, Sinval Pinto BrandaofilhoAbstract:INTRODUCTION: Phlebotomine sand flies are small insects of great medical relevance. This article presents an updated list of the phlebotomine sand flies occurring in the State of Pernambuco, Brazil. METHODS: A review of literature published since the 1940s up to May 2010 was conducted and voucher material deposited in reference collections were studied. RESULTS: A total of 37 phlebotomine species have previously been reported as occurring in Pernambuco, but the record of six species needs confirmation. CONCLUSIONS: This work provides an updated list of phlebotomine sand flies of Pernambuco, with some notes on their taxonomy, ecology, distribution and epidemiological relevance.
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occurrence and genetic variability of phlebotomus papatasi in an urban area of southern italy
Parasites & Vectors, 2010Co-Authors: Filipe Dantastorres, Maria Stefania Latrofa, Domenico OtrantoAbstract:Background A phlebotomine sand fly was noticed in the second floor of an old building in a highly urbanized area of southern Italy. A short-term entomological survey was carried out in the subsequent weeks to this event, allowing the collection of additional phlebotomine sand flies that were later identified as Phlebotomus papatasi. We assessed the genetic variability among P. papatasi sequences obtained in this study and those available from Italy using a mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) fragment (from cytochrome b gene to NADH1) and the internal transcribed spacer 2 (ITS2) as genetic markers.
Sergio Ibanez Bernal - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Phlebotominae diptera psychodidae de mexico v clave ilustrada para la identificacion de los machos de lutzomyia franca
Folia Entomológica Mexicana, 2005Co-Authors: Sergio Ibanez BernalAbstract:Resumen es: Se presenta una clave dicotomica para la identificacion de hembras de las especies de Phlebotominae (Diptera: Psychodidae) del genero Lutzomyia Franca c...
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Phlebotominae diptera psychodidae de mexico v clave ilustrada para la identificacion de los machos de lutzomyia franca
Folia Entomológica Mexicana, 2005Co-Authors: Sergio Ibanez BernalAbstract:A BSTRACT. A dichotomous key for the identification of the females of the up to date known species of M exican Phlebotominae (Diptera: Psychodidae) of the genus Lutzomyia Franca is presented. The characteristics used in the key are adequatelly illustrated to facilitate its use. K EY WORDS: Diptera, Psychodidae, Phlebotominae, M exico, taxonomy, identification, key, fem ales.
Jose Dilermando Andrade Filho - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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argentinian phlebotomine fauna new records of Phlebotominae diptera psychodidae for the country and the province of chaco
Zootaxa, 2016Co-Authors: Enrique Alejandro Szelag, Jose Dilermando Andrade Filho, Juan R Rosa, Matias Ariel Parras, Maria Gabriela Quintana, Oscar Daniel SalomonAbstract:Sand flies are insects of medical and veterinary importance, because some species are able to transmit several pathogens such as Bartonella spp., Phlebovirus spp., and protozoan parasites of the genus Leishmania (Ross). They are widely distributed in the Americas, with recordings ranging from Canada to Argentina. Approximately 500 Phlebotominae species are known in the Americas, of which it is considered that at least 56 are involved in the transmission of leishmaniasis (Maroli et al. 2012). Previous studies have shown that the phlebotomine fauna in Argentina consists of 32 species distributed in 14 provinces (Quintana et al. 2012; Sabio et al. 2015; Salomon et al. 2010). Of these species, Lutzomyia longipalpis (Lutz & Neiva), Nyssomyia neivai (Pinto), Ny. whitmani (Antunes & Countinho), Cortelezzii complex [Evandromyia cortelezzii (Brethes) - Ev. sallesi (Galvao & Coutinho)], Micropygomyia quinquefer (Dyar) and Migonemyia migonei (Franca) have been found with DNA of Leishmania spp. (Moya et al. 2015). Five new records of species in the province of Chaco, obtained from different projects carried out between 2001 and 2015, four of which are also new records for Argentina, are described in this article. Their importance as potential vectors and the correct determination of the sympatric species is also discussed.
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natural infection of cortelezzii complex diptera psychodidae Phlebotominae with leishmania braziliensis in chaco argentina
Acta Tropica, 2012Co-Authors: Juan R Rosa, Oscar Daniel Salomon, Jose Dilermando Andrade Filho, Daniela De Pita Pereira, Reginaldo Pecanha Brazil, Enrique Alejandro SzelagAbstract:In Argentina, American Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (ACL) extends up to 29°S in the phytogeographic regions of the Yungas (west), Chaco (center) and Paranaense (east). Since the Phlebotominae vectors of this disease in the western Chaco (dry Chaco) are unknown, in the present work, we studied the natural infection in Phlebotominae by PCR-ERFLP and Dot blot in order to incriminate these organisms as potential vectors. Captures with CDC-type traps were performed monthly in the domicile, the peridomicile and the forest in the Municipio Mision Nueva Pompeya, Chaco, Argentina, in two sites with human cases of ACL: Los Pozos (24°54′S, 61°22′W) and Fortin Arenales (24°58′S, 61°21′W), from November 2006 to December 2007. A total of 1702 Phlebotominae were captured: Mygonemyia migonei (83.8%), cortelezzii complex (11.1%), Mycropigomyia peresi (3.3%), Mycropygomy quinquefer (1.2%), Pintomyia torresi (0.2%) and Nyssomyia neivai (0.2%). Although no significant differences were found in species diversity, there were significant differences in abundance between both sites studied. A total of 80 phlebotomine females were analyzed: 50 of the cortelezzii complex and 30 My. migonei. No intestinal flagellates were observed by light microscopy. Two pools of 10 individuals of the cortelezzii complex of the peridomicile and forest of Fortin Arenales were reactive by PCR and Dot blot for Leishmania (Viannia) braziliensis. In Argentina, Evandromyia cortelezzii has been incriminated as a likely vector of ACL because of its abundance in areas of sporadic outbreaks. In the present work, Ev. cortelezzii females were found naturally infected, thus reinforcing the hypothesis that the members of the cortelezzii complex act as vectors of the disease.
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bilateral anomaly in evandromyia evandroi diptera psychodidae Phlebotominae captured in vicencia municipality northern rainforest region of pernambuco state brazil
Journal of The American Mosquito Control Association, 2012Co-Authors: Pietra Lemos Costa, Fernando Jose Da Silva, Jose Dilermando Andrade Filho, Jeffrey Jon Shaw, Sinval Pinto Brandao FilhoAbstract:Approximately 800 species of phlebotomine sand flies, many of which are vectors of Leishmania, have been described. Besides morphological similarities within groups, the occurrence of anomalies within a species may lead to an erroneous description of new species. This paper describes one phlebotomine sand fly, Evandromyia evandroi, with a symmetrical bilateral anomaly in the number of spines on the gonostyle. In this specimen, the anomalous spine is located in the external region of gonostyle, inserted between the upper external and the lower external spines. It is important to document morphological anomalies, so as to avoid erroneous sand fly identifications.
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description of evandromyia spelunca a new phlebotomine species of the cortelezzii complex from a cave in minas gerais state brazil diptera psychodidae Phlebotominae
Parasites & Vectors, 2011Co-Authors: Gustavo Mayr De Lima Carvalho, Reginaldo Pecanha Brazil, Cristiani De Castilho Sanguinette, Jose Dilermando Andrade FilhoAbstract:Background The cave fauna of the Brazil is poorly documented, and among the insects those live or frequent caves and their adjacent environments phlebotomine sand flies call for special attention because several species are vectors of pathogens among vertebrates hosts. A new species of sand fly from Minas Gerais is described based in females and males collected in a cave of the municipality of Lassance.
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phlebotomine sand flies diptera psychodidae Phlebotominae in the state of pernambuco
Revista Da Sociedade Brasileira De Medicina Tropical, 2010Co-Authors: Filipe Dantastorres, Andrey Jose De Andrade, Klaudia Emanuela Ramos Tenorio, Jose Dilermando Andrade Filho, Valdir De Queiroz Balbino, Sinval Pinto BrandaofilhoAbstract:INTRODUCTION: Phlebotomine sand flies are small insects of great medical relevance. This article presents an updated list of the phlebotomine sand flies occurring in the State of Pernambuco, Brazil. METHODS: A review of literature published since the 1940s up to May 2010 was conducted and voucher material deposited in reference collections were studied. RESULTS: A total of 37 phlebotomine species have previously been reported as occurring in Pernambuco, but the record of six species needs confirmation. CONCLUSIONS: This work provides an updated list of phlebotomine sand flies of Pernambuco, with some notes on their taxonomy, ecology, distribution and epidemiological relevance.