The Anopheline mosquitoes of Burma 4. Subgenus Myzomyia Blanchard Group Neocellia Christophers

The distribution, bionomics, relation to malaria, and susceptibility to insecticide of the eleven anopheline species and varieties, under the group Neocellia of the subgenus Myzomyia, so far recorded in Burma are presented. A. annularis in this group, appears to be locally important as a vector of malaria in the Arakan coast of Burma. It is also responsible for sporadic epidemics following the periodic cycles. In some localities, it plays a secondary role in malaria transmission, as a result of its deviation to human host due to scarcity or absence of cattle. A. philippinensis was recorded to be a vector' of local importance in Bhamo, Kabaw valley and East Pakistan-Burma border areas. It should not be overlooked elsewhere in this country, as a possible secondary vector.