Srinivasan R, Jambulingam P
Vector Control Research Centre (Indian Council of Medical Research), Puducherry 605006, India.
J Am Mosq Control Assoc. 2011 Mar;27(1):15-20. doi: 10.2987/10-6073.1.
A new species of phlebotomine sand fly, Sergentomyia (Parrotomyia) vadhanurensis, is described from Puducherry Union Territory, India, with illustrations of adult female and male specimens. This species was collected in tree holes, tree buttresses, termite mounds, cattle sheds, and human dwellings from rural areas.