Anopheles whartoni

Author

Reid

• 1963a:106 (M, F*, P*, L, E).
• Singgora, Maran, Pahang, Malaya (BM)

Distribution

• Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand
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Synonyms

• None

Bionomics

• Larvae are found in dark peaty water with deep shade. Habitats also include clear water shaded swamps, seepage pools. Adults bite man outside generally in the two hours after sunset (Harrison and Scanlon 1975).

Medical Importance

• Probable low level vector of human malaria and Wuchereria bancrofti (Harrison and Scanlon 1975).

Additional References

• Rattanarithikul and Harrison 1973:2 (L*; distr.).,
• Harrison and Klein 1975:10 (distr.).
• Harrison and Scanlon 1975:122 (M*, F*, P*, L*; distr.).

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