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Author: Marks 1957b:51 (M*, F, P, L*). Afiamalu, Upolu Island, Samoa Islands (BM). Distribution Samoa Islands Synonyms None Bionomics Immatures of this rain forest species have been collected from and a tree fern stump hole. Females will readily bite man if their habitat is invaded (Marks 1957). Medical Importance Vector status unknown (Belkin 1962). Additional References Belkin 1962a:477 (M*, F, P*, L*).

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