DNA barcoding of Lutzomyia longipalpis species complex (Diptera: Psychodidae), suggests the existence of 8 candidate species.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2021.105983
Abstract: The sand fly Lutzomyia (L.) longipalpis has been implicated as the primary vector of Leishmania infantum, the causative agent of visceral leishmaniasis VL. In addition, it has been associated with atypical cutaneous leishmaniasis transmission in… read more here.
Keywords: dna barcoding; longipalpis species; barcoding lutzomyia; lutzomyia longipalpis ... See more keywords