[Phlebotomus perniciosus Newstead, 1911 naturally infected by promastigotes in the region of Nice (France)]. / Phlebotomus perniciosus Newstead, 1911 naturellement infesté par des promastigotes dans la région de Nice (France).

The authors report the results of investigations in Nice from July, 16 to August, 3, 1991. The 2,098 phlebotomes captured represent three species: Phlebotomus perniciosus, Phlebotomus ariasi and Sergentomyia minuta. Two species: P. perniciosus and P. ariasi are infected with promastigotes. About 4% of dissected females are parasited. This is the first description in France of P. perniciosus infected.