An updated checklist of the Culicidae (Diptera) of Morocco,with notes on species of historical and current medical importance |
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| Authors: | Bouchra Trari Mohamed Dakki Ralph E. Harbach |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Unité de Recherche et Développement, Institut Supérieur des Professions Infirmières et Techniques de Santé, Rabat, Morocco;2. Département de Zoologie et Biologie Générale, Faculté des Sciences, Université Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco;3. Laboratoire de Zoologie, Université Mohamed V, Institut Scientifique, Rabat, Morocco;4. Department of Life Sciences, Natural History Museum, London, UK |
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| Abstract: | An updated checklist of the mosquito species (Diptera: Culicidae) recorded in Morocco from 1916 to 2016 is provided, including synonyms and synonymous usage for each species. Forty‐three species belonging to seven genera are recorded so far: Anopheles (9), Aedes (12) Coquillettidia (2), Culex (12), Culiseta (5), Orthopodomyia (1) and Uranotaenia (2). Traditional and equivalent names in the polyphyletic concept of Aedes are provided for the aedine species. The historical importance and current potential threat of mosquitoes to human health in Morocco is reviewed. |
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| Keywords: | Checklist Diptera Culicidae Morocco North Africa mosquitoes |
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