A comprehensive account of species composition, distribution and ecology of phlebotomine sandflies in Jordan

Abstract

Extensive sampling of 18 localities representing the distinct ecological zones of Jordan was carried out during the sandfly seasons of 1986 to 1988. This resulted in the collection of 21 sandfly species, 8 of which are reported for the first time from Jordan. The newly reported species include Phlebotomus jacusieli, P. tobbi, P. perfiliewi galilaeus, P. mascitti, P. arabicus, P. halepensis, Sergentomyia palestiniensis and S. taizi The distribution, relative abundance in domestic and rural sites for all species and the epidemiological significance of Phlebotomus species as vectors of leishmaniases are discussed.