Habitats and distribution of Anopheles sinensis and associated Anopheles hyrcanus group in Japan

Mosquito collections were carried out in August 2002 and July 2003 in Japan. Anopheles sinensis of the Hyrcanus Group, Myzomyia Series of Anopheles, was the most common species encountered. The distribution and habitats of 5 Anopheles Hyrcanus Group species are included. Eight species belonging to A...

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Published in:	Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association Vol. 21; no. 4; p. 458
Main Authors:	Rueda, Leopoldo M, Iwakami, Masashiro, O'Guinn, Monica, Mogi, Motoyoshi, Prendergast, Brian E, Miyagi, Ichiro, Toma, Takako, Pecor, James E, Wilkerson, Richard C
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-12-2005
Subjects:	Animals Anopheles Demography Environment Japan Larva Japan
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Summary:	Mosquito collections were carried out in August 2002 and July 2003 in Japan. Anopheles sinensis of the Hyrcanus Group, Myzomyia Series of Anopheles, was the most common species encountered. The distribution and habitats of 5 Anopheles Hyrcanus Group species are included. Eight species belonging to Aedes, Culex, and Uranotaenia were found associated with An. sinensis in rice paddies and a variety of other larval habitats.
ISSN:	8756-971X
DOI:	10.2987/8756-971X(2006)21[458:HADOAS]2.0.CO;2