ABSTRACT
Two species belonging to subgenus Larroussius (P.perniciosus and P. ariasi) were collected in Aragón (Northeast of Spain). P.perniciosus was found in all places taken into account in the study, being the most abundant species in the Mediterranean-type vegetation where it is thought it is the principal vector involved in the transmission of Leishmaniasis. On the other hand, P. ariasi was not identified in the Central area, the most dry one, of the Mediterranean zone. It reached its highest density on the Submediterranean-type vegetation where it is considered the main vector.
Subject(s)
Phlebotomus , Animals , Dog Diseases/parasitology , Dog Diseases/transmission , Dogs , Humans , Insect Vectors , Leishmaniasis/epidemiology , Leishmaniasis/transmission , Leishmaniasis/veterinary , Seasons , Spain/epidemiology , Species SpecificityABSTRACT
This paper shows the abundance, density and phenology of Sergentomyia minuta in Aragon (Northeast of Spain). Specimens were collected using sticky traps and sampling was carried out taking vegetation as ecologycal indicator. Differences in density were found among the studied areas related to ecologycal conditions. S. minuta showed its highest density in the coldest and rainiest area of Aragon (Central Pyrenees). These results are discussed with those got from other authors in different parts of the Mediterranean Basin.
