Anopheline species of Islamabad/Rawalpindi area

ABSTRACT

Surveys were conducted during June 1986 to May, 1987 to determine the prevalent species of anopheline vectors in Islamabad/Rawalpindi area and its vicinities. Anopheles culicifacies Giles, An. fluviatilis James, An. sergenti An Stephensi liston, An. subpictus Grassi, An. gigas, An. superpictus Grassi, An. annularis Van der Wulp,An. nigerrimus Giles, An. pulcherrimus Theobald, An. maculatus Theobald An. lindesayi giles, An. splendidas Koidzumi, An lumesi Theobald and An. barbirostris were recorded from the study area