Intensive trapping of blood-fed Anopheles darlingi in Amazonian Peru reveals unexpectedly high proportions of avian blood-meals
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0005337
Abstract: Anopheles darlingi, the main malaria vector in the Neotropics, has been considered to be highly anthropophilic. However, many behavioral aspects of this species remain unknown, such as the range of blood-meal sources. Barrier screens were… read more here.
Keywords: amazonian peru; anopheles darlingi; blood fed; blood ... See more keywords
Malaria vector species in Amazonian Peru co-occur in larval habitats but have distinct larval microbial communities
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0007412
Abstract: In Amazonian Peru, the primary malaria vector, Nyssorhynchus darlingi (formerly Anopheles darlingi), is difficult to target using standard vector control methods because it mainly feeds and rests outdoors. Larval source management could be a useful… read more here.
Keywords: vector; water; amazonian peru; ecology ... See more keywords