breeding habitats of phlebotomus sand files [diptera: psychodidae] in El-Agamy, Alexandria, Egypt

A prolonged search for the breeding habitats of Phlebotomus sand flies in El Agamy, resulted in the collection of 105 newly emerged P. papatasi and P. langeroni. These flies were from poultry sheds, rubbish on stone piles and rubbish piles

Sandflies [diptera: psychodidae] in Mersa Matrouh and Siwa Oasis, AR Egypt

Sandflies were surveyed 3 times during 1989 in Mersa Matruh city and Siwa oasis to investigate their status. Only Phlebotomus papatasi was identified from inside houses and outdoor sites. More flies were collected in Mersa Matruh than in Siwa. Results document for the first time the presence of P. papatasi in Mersa Matruh and verify its presence in Siwa oasis