A Sand Fly Lutzomyia longipalpis (Lutz and Neiva) (Insecta: Diptera: Psychodidae: Phlebotominae)
The true sand flies are densely covered with setae, have long slender legs, and broad and pointed wings that are held erect at rest. Several phlebotomine species are vectors of the protozoan parasites in the genus Leishmania, that are the causal agents of leishmaniasis. Visceral leishmaniais is the...
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Main Authors: | Maria C. Carrasquilla, Phillip E. Kaufman |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries
2015-08-01
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Online Access: | https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/132205 |
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