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Author: (Theobald) 1903a:42 (F*; Myzomyia; as ludlowii ; emend. by Stone 1956:333). Luzon, Philippines (BM). Distribution China (Hainan Island), Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan Synonyms cabrerai Cagampang-Ramos and Darsie 1969. In Darsie and C. Ramos 1969:34 (F). Type-loc: Philippines (LU). Baisas 1974:66 (A*, P). Darsie and Cagampang-Ramos 1977:123 (syn.). formosensis Koidzumi 1917:354 (F; as var.). Type-loc: Port Ari, Ako Prefecture, Formosa (LU). hatorii Koidzumi 1920:24 (F, L). Type-loc: Formosa (LU). King 1932a:322 (syn.). Bionomics Larvae are found in clear shaded or open fresh water streams and rivers. Slow moving and stagnant water is preferred. Adults are anthropophagus (King in Boyd 1949). Medical Importance Primary malaria vector (King in Boyd 1949). Additional References Baisas 1936b:216 (P*). Urbino 1936:267 (E*). Bonne-Wepster and Swellengrebel 1953:404 (M*, F*, L*). Hara 1959:111 (F*). Cagampang-Ramos and Darsie 1970:4 (F*, L*; keys).

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