Occurrence of the malaria Vector Anopheles albimanus Wiedemman (Diptera: Culicidae) in Isla Fuerte, Colombia

Ocorrência do vetor da malária Anopheles albimanus wiedemann (Diptera: Psychodidae) em Isla Fuerte, Colômbia

Abstract

This is the first report of the occurrence of Anopheles albimanus Wiedemann in Isla Fuerte, Colombia. Twelve female mosquitoes were collected using an illuminated Shannon trap in a peridomestic environment of the island. The epidemiological relevance of this finding is discussed.

Anophelinae; insect vector; mosquito; geographical distribution; Colombian Caribbean coast