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Geographical distribution of Glossina palpalis gambiensis and G.p.palpalis in Liberia

Domain:

geospatialhealthcare

Record type:

paper
Creator:
R. D. U.
Publisher:
WILEY
Host:
Abstract. The two subspecies of Glossina palpalis (Robineau‐Desvoidy) occurring in Liberia could be reliably separated morpho‐metrically by measuring the width of the terminal dilatations of the male inferior claspers. Subspecies differentiation of female flies was less conclusive. Identification of flies from fifty‐four sites revealed that most of Liberia lies in the belt of Glossina palpalis palpalis. However, pure and substantial populations of G.p.gambiensis Vanderplank occur north of 8 o 20'N in the north‐west of Liberia.

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