Illustrated keys to the mosquitoes of Thailand. IV. Anopheles

Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health. 2006:37 Suppl 2:1-128.

Abstract

Illustrated keys for the identification of the larvae and adult female Anopheles mosquitoes of Thailand are presented along with distribution maps, tabulated bionomics information, and a checklist. A total of 73 species are treated, including 71 previously and newly described species (An. cracens = dirus B, An. scanloni = dirus C, An. baimaii = dirus D, An. latens = leucosphyrus A, and An. epiroticus = sundaicus A). Also, two undescribed species are included, i.e., An. minimus C and a new species near An. gigas. Thirty-four chromosomal forms of 14 species are discussed, with suggestions provided for resolving their taxonomic status.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anopheles / anatomy & histology
  • Anopheles / classification*
  • Anopheles / genetics
  • Ecosystem
  • Encephalitis, Japanese / transmission
  • Feeding Behavior
  • Female
  • Filariasis / transmission
  • Genetic Variation
  • Humans
  • Insect Vectors / classification
  • Insect Vectors / parasitology
  • Larva / anatomy & histology
  • Larva / classification
  • Malaria / transmission
  • Male
  • Thailand