Aeroplane wing, a new recessive autosomal phenotypic marker in the malaria vector, Liston.

A novel and distinct mutant with a phenotype, aeroplane wing () is reported for the first time in the urban malaria vector . The main aim of this study was to establish the mode of inheritance of the gene performing genetic crossings between the mutants and wild types. These mutants show extended open wings that are visible to naked eyes in both the sexes.

Enrichment of phenotype among biological forms of Anopheles stephensi Liston through establishment of isofemale lines.

Background: Vector management programs rely on knowledge of the biology and genetic make-up of mosquitoes. Anopheles stephensi is a major invasive urban malaria vector, distributed throughout the Indian subcontinent and Middle East, and has recently been expanding its range in Africa. With the existence of three biological forms, distinctly identifiable based on the number of ridges on eggs and varying vectorial competence, An.