Diversity and distribution of sandflies (Diptera:
Psychodidae: Phlebotominae) in a military area in the state of Amazonas,
Brazil |
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| Authors: | Luís Henrique Monteiro Gomes Maria Ivonei Carvalho Albuquerque Liliane Coelho da Rocha Francimeire Gomes Pinheiro Antonia Maria Ramos Franco |
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| Institution: | Laboratório de Leishmaniose e Doença de Chagas, Coordenação de Pesquisas em Ciências da Saúde, Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia, Manaus, AM, Brasil |
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| Abstract: | This study reports the distribution, ecotopes and fauna diversity of
sandflies captured in five training bases on a military reserve in Manaus, state
of Amazonas (AM). A total of 10,762 specimens were collected, which were
distributed among 58 species, with the highest number recorded at Base
Instruction 1 (BI1). A higher rate of species richness was found at the Base
Instruction Boina Rajada and low levels of diversity associated with a high
abundance index with the clear dominance of Lutzomyia
umbratilis, Lutzomyia ruii and Lutzomyia
anduzei were found at BI1. The abundance of Lu.
umbratilis raises the possibility of outbreaks of American
cutaneous leishmaniasis by the main vector of the disease in AM. |
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| Keywords: | sandflies vectors military reserve Manaus |
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