Sandflies (Diptera: Psychodidae) in Mersa Matruh and Siwa oasis, A.R. Egypt.
Sandflies were surveyed 3 times during 1989 in Mersa Matruh city and Siwa oasis to investigate their status. Only Phlebotomus papatasi was identified from inside houses and outdoor sites. More flies were collected in Mersa Matruh than in Siwa. Results document for the first time the presence of P. papatasi in Mersa Matruh and verify its presence in Siwa oasis.
Kenawy
M A
MA
Department of Entomology, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University.
el Sawaf
B M
BM
Doha
S
S
D000818:Animals; D004534:Egypt; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D010691:Phlebotomus; D011156:Population Density; D011576:Psychodidae