Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz (2011) 106, 223-238

James Montoya-Lerma, Yezid A. Solarte, Gloria Isabel Giraldo-Calderón, Martha L. Quiñones, Freddy Ruiz-López, Richard C. Wilkerson and Ranulfo González (2011)
Malaria vector species in Colombia: a review
Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz 106 (suppl.1), 223-238
Abstract: Here we present a comprehensive review of the literature on the vectorial importance of the major Anopheles malaria vectors in Colombia. We provide basic information on the geographical distribution, altitudinal range, immature habitats, adult behaviour, feeding preferences and anthropophily, endophily and infectivity rates. We additionally review information on the life cycle, longevity and population fluctuation of Colombian Anopheles species. Emphasis was placed on the primary vectors that have been epidemiologically incriminated in malaria transmission: Anopheles darlingi, Anopheles albimanus and Anopheles nuneztovari. The role of a selection of local, regional or secondary vectors (e.g., Anopheles pseudopunctipennis and Anopheles neivai) is also discussed. We highlight the importance of combining biological, morphological and molecular data for the correct taxonomical determination of a given species, particularly for members of the species complexes. We likewise emphasise the importance of studying the bionomics of primary and secondary vectors along with an examination of the local conditions affecting the transmission of malaria. The presence and spread of the major vectors and the emergence of secondary species capable of transmitting human Plasmodia are of great interest. When selecting control measures, the anopheline diversity in the region must be considered. Variation in macroclimate conditions over a species' geographical range must be well understood and targeted to plan effective control measures based on the population dynamics of the local Anopheles species.
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Database assignments for author(s): James Montoya-Lerma, Richard C. Wilkerson

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
review
general biology - morphology - evolution

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Anopheles albimanus		Colombia
	Anopheles darlingi		Colombia
	Anopheles nuneztovari		Colombia
	Anopheles pseudopunctipennis		Colombia
	Anopheles oswaldoi		Colombia
	Anopheles rangeli		Colombia
	Anopheles punctimacula		Colombia
	Anopheles neomaculipalpus		Colombia
	Anopheles neivai		Colombia
	Anopheles calderoni		Colombia
	Anopheles lepidotus		Colombia