Lutzomyia Cirrita N. SP. from Colombia with a New Synonym in the Genus (Diptera: Psychodidae: Phlebotominae)

Authors

  • David G. Young
  • Charles H. Porter

Abstract

The male and female of Lutzomyia cirrita n. sp. are described and illustrated from specimens collected in Antioquia Dep., Colombia. It was usually taken in human biting collections and is related to L. peruensis (Shann.). L. montoyai (Sherlock) is a junior synonym of L. osornoi (Rist. and Van Ty) another Colombian sand fly closely related to L. cirrita (NEW SYNONYMY).

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Published

1974-09-01

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Literature Review Articles