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Are there any distinct morphological characters by which Anopheles subpictus species B can be distinguished from other sibling speices?

The available morphological character for distinguishing adults of species B is the lengths of apical white band and subapical dark band of female palpi. However, there are reports of variations...

26 January 2017 1,483 4 View

Is there any field kit for detecting dengue virus/antibody in mosquitoes?

I would like to screen various species of mosquitoes for the presence of dengue and chikungunya viruses/ antibodies in the field. I am looking for ICT like kits.

02 April 2016 7,744 9 View

Can anybody send a few dead specimens (dry) of Anopheles stephensi type, intermediate and mysorensis forms?

I would like to compare the morphometric features of these three forms for any possible diagnostic features.

01 May 2015 1,881 4 View

Is it possible to isolate/detect Japanese Encephalitis virus from Bird droppings?

Migratory birds are likely to transport JE viruses from an endemic area to a non-endemic area. Screening their blood would be the best method to detect JE virus in them. However, it is not...

02 April 2015 8,224 12 View

Is there any study relating Yellow Fever to various ethnicity?

It is surprising that Asian countries do not have Yellow Fever in spite of having high densities of Aedes aegypti. Could this be due to immunological reasons pertaining to Asian people?

06 October 2014 4,417 5 View

Can somebody identify this insect?

It is a biting fly. Could be a midge.

23 May 2014 2,551 18 View

What is the current status of the Zika virus in Asia?

A 1969 paper reports prevalence of Zika virus in Malaysia (Marchette NJ, Garcia R, Rudnick A (1969) Isolation of Zika virus from Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in Malaysia. Am J Trop Med Hyg 18: 411–415).

27 February 2014 7,771 3 View

What is the retirement age for academicians and scientists in your country?

In India it varies from 56-65 depending on the states

20 December 2013 8,530 26 View

Does anybody know various theories on the origin and evolution of insects?

In our entomology syllabus one of the components is origin and evolution of insects-various theories. Can anybody suggest a suitable book/paper dealing with this issue?

26 November 2013 4,284 3 View

Can anybody identify the species?

It was found inside an unopened packet of Killer Zone trilogy CD for PS3 brought from the US.

23 November 2013 9,619 14 View

What is the status of malaria in the UAE?

There are conflicting reports on malaria in the UAE, especially in the media.

12 November 2013 5,457 1 View

Is it possible to detect dengue viruses in Aedes larvae?

Vertical transmission of dengue virus in Aedes mosquitoes is well documented. Is there any paper reporting detection of dengue virues from wild caught/laboratory bred Aedes larvae?

02 July 2013 1,243 5 View