Classification of the Old World Species of the Subfamily Phlebotominae (Diptera, Psychodidae)

Abstract

The genus Phlebotomus has been much studied in recent years since the transmission of various diseases by some species has been established.It has now become a matter of importance to be able to identify species accurately in connection with the study of the epidemiology of the disease they are known or thought to transmit. It has been found that those which are closely related morphologically, often show marked biological differences and vary considerably in their rôle as transmitters of certain diseases.