Anopheles barberi

Author

• Coquillett, D.W.
• 1903b:310 (F)

Distribution

• Canada, United States
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Species-specific Diagnostic Characters, Adult Stage:

• Maxillary palpus of female almost as long as either the antenna or proboscis
• Postspiracular setae absent
• Prespiracular setae present
• Scales on the dorsal surface of the radial sector and media narrow

Bionomics

• Larvae are found in tree holes, stump holes and in artifical containers with plant debris in or near wooded areas. Both sexes are attracted to lights. Females will enter building to bite.

Medical Importance

• An. barberi has demonstrated the ability to transmitt vivax malaria under laboratory conditions but not thought to be an important vector in nature.

Additional References

• Vargas 1942d:329 (E*).
• Darsie 1949:524 (P*).
• Carpenter and LaCasse 1955:32 (M*, F*, L*).
• Zavortink 1970a:7 (M*, F*, P*, L*).
• Smith and Trimble 1973:1585 (n. distr.).

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