Systematic notes on Anopheles Meigen (Diptera: Culicidae) species in the state of Amapá, Brazil

Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz. 2007 Jun;102(3):373-6. doi: 10.1590/s0074-02762007005000053.

Abstract

Identification of Anopheles nuneztovari Gabaldón and An. goeldii Rozeboom and Gabaldón based on the male genitalia traits is discussed. An. goeldii is in the synonymy of An. nuneztovari, however, characters of the aedeagus of male genitalia distinguish both species. We hypothesize that An. goeldii may be a valid species, however, further studies using molecular characters, especially ITS2 rDNA sequences will be necessary to elucidate the taxonomic status of the species. An. konderi Galvão and Damasceno and An. forattinii Wilkerson and Sallum are registered for the first time in the state of Amapá.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anopheles / anatomy & histology
  • Anopheles / classification*
  • Anopheles / genetics
  • Brazil
  • DNA, Ribosomal Spacer / genetics*
  • Genitalia, Male / anatomy & histology*
  • Male

Substances

  • DNA, Ribosomal Spacer