A Comprehensive Review: Biology of , an Understudied Malaria Vector in Africa.
Valerie T Nguyen, Dalia S Dryden, Brooke A Broder, Ayaan Tadimari, Primrose Tanachaiwiwat, Derrick K Mathias, Panpim Thongsripong, Lawrence E Reeves, Renee L M N Ali, Mary E Gebhardt, Kochelani Saili, Limonty Simubali, Edgar Simulundu, Douglas E Norris, Yoosook Lee
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Valerie T Nguyen: Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory, Department of Entomology and Nematology, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Vero Beach, FL 32962, USA. ORCID
Dalia S Dryden: Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory, Department of Entomology and Nematology, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Vero Beach, FL 32962, USA. ORCID
Brooke A Broder: Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory, Department of Entomology and Nematology, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Vero Beach, FL 32962, USA.
Ayaan Tadimari: Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory, Department of Entomology and Nematology, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Vero Beach, FL 32962, USA.
Primrose Tanachaiwiwat: Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory, Department of Entomology and Nematology, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Vero Beach, FL 32962, USA.
Derrick K Mathias: Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory, Department of Entomology and Nematology, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Vero Beach, FL 32962, USA. ORCID
Panpim Thongsripong: Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory, Department of Entomology and Nematology, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Vero Beach, FL 32962, USA. ORCID
Lawrence E Reeves: Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory, Department of Entomology and Nematology, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Vero Beach, FL 32962, USA. ORCID
Renee L M N Ali: The W. Harry Feinstone Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, The Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA. ORCID
Mary E Gebhardt: The W. Harry Feinstone Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, The Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA.
Kochelani Saili: Macha Research Trust, Macha 10101, Southern, Zambia.
Limonty Simubali: Macha Research Trust, Macha 10101, Southern, Zambia.
Edgar Simulundu: Macha Research Trust, Macha 10101, Southern, Zambia.
Douglas E Norris: The W. Harry Feinstone Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, The Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA. ORCID
Yoosook Lee: Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory, Department of Entomology and Nematology, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Vero Beach, FL 32962, USA. ORCID
With ongoing global efforts to eliminate malaria, several countries have entered a pre-elimination stage, in which populations of the primary mosquito vector are reduced and the rates of malaria transmission are low. Efforts to eliminate malaria have changed the dynamics of disease transmission, causing a shift in anopheline community composition in some regions. One of the most abundant species of found in pre-elimination areas, such as southern Africa, is (Theobald, 1901; Diptera: Culicidae). Although has been documented across the African continent, limited information is available about its biology. Knowing what, when, and where the malaria vector bites humans can help develop effective malaria control strategies. The aim of this review is to compile the information available on 's biology, ecology, distribution, behavior, and potential role in disease transmission. The review of current literature suggested that is abundant throughout the African continent. Studies indicate that this species occupies the same range and exhibits similar behaviors to primary malaria vectors in southern and eastern African countries, like Zambia. In conclusion, continues to be an understudied species that has circumvented disease control measures and further studies are needed to develop effective control strategies.
