Bioecology of Dominant Malaria Vector, Anopheles Superpictus S.L. (Diptera: Culicidae) in Iran



Vatandoost H^{1, 2} ; Hanafibojd AA^{1, 2} ; Raeisi A^{2, 3} ; Abai MR^{1, 2} ; Nikpour F^{1, 2}
Source: Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases Published:2018

Abstract

Background: Malaria continues to be a main vector-borne public health problem in Iran. The endemic foci of the disease are mainly located in south-eastern part of the country. Iran is now launching the elimination of malaria. Studies on the bioecology and susceptibility of malaria vectors to insecticide are essential in this phase. Methods: The literature on bio-ecology of Anopheles superpictus s.l. was reviewed in Iran in more than half a century. Different aspects including, distribution, key identification, larval habitats, flight range, seasonal activities, irritability/susceptibility to insecticides, and anthropophilicity index were identified. Results: The adult females of An. superpictus s.l. were susceptible to all WHO-recommended imagicides except DDT. Distribution, morphology, sibling species, larval habitat, flight range, irritability tests, sustainability index, blood feeding preference and related factors were discussed in details Conclusion: Results of the evaluating will help for decision making of authorities for vector control. © 2018 Tehran University of Medical Sciences. All rights reserved.