The Punctulatus Complex of Anopheles (Diptera: Culicidae)

Abstract

We are greatly indebted to Captain Thomas M. Rivers, (MC), USNR, and to Commander James J. Sapero, (MC), USN, for making possible this investigation. Due to the cooperation of Captain F. Hook, (MC), USN ; Lieut. Commander John R. Boyd, (MC), USNR ; and Lieutenant W. J. Perry, H(S), USNR, we were able . to work in collaboration with the Malaria Control units in the South Pacific Area. Commodore J. P. Owen, (MC), USN ; Lieut. Commander G. 2. Williams, (MC), USNR; and Pharmacist E. E. Gershon, (HC), USNR, made it possible for us to work in New Guinea and Morotai. Our studies would not have been possible without the assistance in collection of material given us by Captain John N. Belkin, SnC, AUS, on Guadalcanal. We also wish to acknowledge the indispensable daily assistance of J. L. Laffoon, PhMlc, USNR; F. P. Taylor, PhMlc, USNR; Carlos Schultz, PhMlc, USNR; R. J. Clow, PhM2c, USNR; N. E. Kingston, PhM2c, USNR; and I\I. B. Oyen, PhMlc, USNR.