Psychodidae is a group constituted by ca. 3400 species distributed in six existing and one
extinct subfamily. Among them, Phlebotominae is of relevant medical and veterinary interest …

The taxonomy and systematics of sand flies (Diptera, Psychodidae, Phlebotominae) are one
of the pillars of research aimed to identifying vector populations and the agents transmitted …

Ticks are considered the second vector of human and animal diseases after mosquitoes.
Therefore, identification of ticks and associated pathogens is an important step in the …

Arthropod vectors have historically been identified morphologically, and more recently using
molecular biology methods. However, both of these methods are time-consuming and …

Phlebotomine sand flies (Diptera: Psychodidae: Phlebotominae) have biological relevance
as vectors of several pathogens. To ensure periodic entomological monitoring it is …

Bedbugs (Cimex lectularius and C. hemipterus) have reemerged as a major public health
problem around the world. Their bites cause various skin lesions as well as discomfort and …

Abstract Background Sand flies (Diptera: Psychodidae) are medically important vectors of
human and veterinary disease-causing agents. Among these, the genus Leishmania …

A species complex (= species group, species series) is an assemblage of species, which are
related morphologically and phylogenetically. Recent research has revealed several …

A simple method for accurately identifying Glossina spp in the field is a challenge to sustain
the future elimination of Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT) as a public health scourge …

Background Phlebotomine sand flies are known to transmit Leishmania parasites, bacteria
and viruses that affect humans and animals in many countries worldwide. Precise sand fly …