Illustrated keys to the mosquitoes of Thailand. IV. Anopheles.

Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health

Department of Entomology, US Army Medical Component, Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangkok, Thailand.

Published: January 2007

AI Article Synopsis

  • Illustrated keys for identifying both larvae and adult female Anopheles mosquitoes in Thailand are provided, along with maps and bionomics info.
  • A total of 73 species are covered, including 71 previously described species and 2 that are new and undescribed.
  • The document also discusses 34 chromosomal forms across 14 species, suggesting ways to clarify their taxonomic classifications.

Article Abstract

Illustrated keys for the identification of the larvae and adult female Anopheles mosquitoes of Thailand are presented along with distribution maps, tabulated bionomics information, and a checklist. A total of 73 species are treated, including 71 previously and newly described species (An. cracens = dirus B, An. scanloni = dirus C, An. baimaii = dirus D, An. latens = leucosphyrus A, and An. epiroticus = sundaicus A). Also, two undescribed species are included, i.e., An. minimus C and a new species near An. gigas. Thirty-four chromosomal forms of 14 species are discussed, with suggestions provided for resolving their taxonomic status.

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