Larval Habitats Characteristics of Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) in North-East of Iran.

Abstract

The larvae of <i>An. superpictus</i> and <i>An. maculipennis</i> species as the main vectors of malaria in north of Iran were reported in permanent habitats with clear water and vegetation, full and partial sunlight situations and muddy as well as sandy substrates that are important in larvicide application programs. Exclusive studies are necessary to diagnose <i>An. maculipennis</i> species complex using molecular and morphological analysis in the future.