2011
Phylogenetics of the Phlebotomine Sand Fly Group Verrucarum (Diptera: Psychodidae: Lutzomyia)
Cohnstaedt LW, Beati L, Caceres AG, Ferro C, Munstermann LE. Phylogenetics of the Phlebotomine Sand Fly Group Verrucarum (Diptera: Psychodidae: Lutzomyia). American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 2011, 84: 913-922. PMID: 21633028, PMCID: PMC3110367, DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.2011.11-0040.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInterspecific genetic variabilityVerrucarum species groupVerrucarum groupParaphyletic lineagesMonophyletic lineageCOI sequencesPhylogenetic relationshipsSpecies groupsTaxonomic statusPhylogenetic analysisIntraspecific variabilityGenetic variabilityTaxonomic toolGenetic sequencesSpeciesLutzomyia verrucarumGenus LutzomyiaLineagesSouth AmericaVerrucarumAndean regionPrincipal vectorLutzomyiaMorphological classificationSequence
2001
Distribution of Phlebotomine Sand Fly Genotypes (Lutzomyia shannoni, Diptera: Psychodidae) Across a Highly Heterogeneous Landscape
Mukhopadhyay J, Ghosh K, Ferro C, Munstermann L. Distribution of Phlebotomine Sand Fly Genotypes (Lutzomyia shannoni, Diptera: Psychodidae) Across a Highly Heterogeneous Landscape. Journal Of Medical Entomology 2001, 38: 260-267. PMID: 11296833, DOI: 10.1603/0022-2585-38.2.260.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGenetic variabilitySubstantial genetic variabilityClose genetic similarityEnzyme lociForest habitatsAllozyme frequenciesMean heterozygosityLutzomyia shannoni DyarGenetic similarityField populationsLaboratory coloniesHeterogeneous landscapesNorthern ArgentinaLociNorth-central ColombiaAmazon River basinSoutheastern United StatesEastern United StatesCentral ColombiaL. shannoniSand fliesHabitatsHeterozygosityFliesDyarGenetic variability among populations of Lutzomyia (Psathyromyia) shannoni (Dyar 1929) (Diptera: Psychodidae: Phlebotominae) in Colombia
Cárdenas E, Munstermann L, Martínez O, Corredor D, Ferro C. Genetic variability among populations of Lutzomyia (Psathyromyia) shannoni (Dyar 1929) (Diptera: Psychodidae: Phlebotominae) in Colombia. Memórias Do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz 2001, 96: 189-196. PMID: 11285496, DOI: 10.1590/s0074-02762001000200010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGenetic distanceNei's genetic distanceWright's F-statisticsF-statisticsGene flowF STIsozyme lociForest populationsMean heterozygosityGPI locusInfected insectsGenetic variationColony samplesGenetic variabilityLutzomyia shannoniPolyacrylamide gel electrophoresisConsequences of colonizationLaboratory coloniesLociInfected hostStomatitis virusGel electrophoresisCentral ColombiaMagdalena ValleyLow levels
1999
Interspecific hybridization and genetic variability of Phlebotomus sandflies
Ghosh K, Mukhopadhyay J, Guzman H, Tesh R, Munstermann L. Interspecific hybridization and genetic variability of Phlebotomus sandflies. Medical And Veterinary Entomology 1999, 13: 78-88. PMID: 10194753, DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2915.1999.00140.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDiagnostic enzyme lociEnzyme lociDiagnostic lociGenetic variabilityEst-3Low genetic variabilityIsozyme patternsSingle-pair crossesInterspecific hybridizationP. duboscqiGenetic distanceP. papatasiMdh-2P. bergerotiPolymorphic lociBackcross progenyDistant strainsProgeny numberIDH-1Pair crossesLociSuccessful hybridizationPhlebotomus sandfliesSandfly vectorSpecies
1998
Genetic variability in biochemical characters of Brazilian field populations of the Leishmania vector, Lutzomyia longipalpis (Diptera: Psychodidae).
Mukhopadhyay J, Ghosh K, Rangel E, Munstermann L. Genetic variability in biochemical characters of Brazilian field populations of the Leishmania vector, Lutzomyia longipalpis (Diptera: Psychodidae). American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 1998, 59: 893-901. PMID: 9886196, DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.1998.59.893.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGenetic distanceField populationsMean heterozygosityNei's genetic distanceLow genetic distanceBrazilian field populationsDistribution of genesAllelic frequency differencesDiagnostic lociEnzyme lociPolymorphic speciesInsect vectorsHigh-frequency allelesLongipalpis populationsGenetic variabilityDistribution rangeBiochemical charactersGeographic strainsSoutherly samplesFrequency allelesLociCoastal BrazilBahia StateLeishmania vectorsSouth AmericaGenetic Structure of Local Populations of Lutzomyia longipalpis (Diptera: Psychodidae) in Central Colombia
Munstermann L, Morrison A, Ferro C, Pardo R, Torres M. Genetic Structure of Local Populations of Lutzomyia longipalpis (Diptera: Psychodidae) in Central Colombia. Journal Of Medical Entomology 1998, 35: 82-89. PMID: 9542350, DOI: 10.1093/jmedent/35.1.82.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGenetic structureGenetic distanceGene flow estimatesPopulation genetic structureNei's genetic distanceNew World tropicsDiscontinuous geographical distributionMagdalena River ValleyCentral ColombiaGene flowMean heterozygosityWorld tropicsGenetic variationLongipalpis populationsGenetic variabilityIsoenzyme lociPeridomestic populationsGeographical distributionSouthern MexicoMinimal populationLociLocal populationLutzomyia longipalpisAmerican visceral leishmaniasisHeterozygosity
1997
Patterns of genetic variability in colonized strains of Lutzomyia longipalpis (Diptera: Psychodidae) and its consequences.
Mukhopadhyay J, Rangel E, Ghosh K, Munstermann L. Patterns of genetic variability in colonized strains of Lutzomyia longipalpis (Diptera: Psychodidae) and its consequences. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 1997, 57: 216-21. PMID: 9288819, DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.1997.57.216.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLaboratory coloniesField collectionsNew World sandEnzyme lociAverage heterozygosityGenetic qualityGenetic variabilityGenetic shiftColonization processField populationsGenetic differencesLutzomyia longipalpisGeographic strainsDifferent allelesSand fliesBiological inferencesLapinha CavePhlebotomine sand fliesHeterozygosityAllelesInfrequent allelesApparent consequenceColoniesField specimensPolyacrylamide gelsIntraspecific variation in key morphological characters of Culiseta melanura (Diptera:Culicidae).
Andreadis T, Munstermann L. Intraspecific variation in key morphological characters of Culiseta melanura (Diptera:Culicidae). Journal Of The American Mosquito Control Association 1997, 13: 127-33. PMID: 9249648.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsKey morphological charactersPopulation genetic profileCuliseta melanuraKey diagnostic charactersCryptic speciesDiagnostic allelesPrivate allelesEnzyme lociIntraspecific variationMorphological charactersGenetic variabilityDiagnostic charactersNongenetic traitField populationsDistinctive genotypesGenus CulisetaLaboratory coloniesEnzootic vectorKey charactersGenetic resultsDistinct populationsSpeciesAllele frequenciesEarly springGenetic profile
1994
Unexpected Genetic Consequences of Colonization and Inbreeding: Allozyme Tracking in Culicidae (Diptera)
Munstermann L. Unexpected Genetic Consequences of Colonization and Inbreeding: Allozyme Tracking in Culicidae (Diptera). Annals Of The Entomological Society Of America 1994, 87: 157-164. DOI: 10.1093/aesa/87.2.157.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMaintenance of heterozygosityEnzyme lociGenetic consequencesLinkage mappingLethal genesBalanced polymorphismSegregating allelesGenetic variabilityColonization processField populationsGeographic originPresence pointsWeinberg equilibriumGenetic profileHeterozygosityGenetic polymorphismsPolymorphismInbreedingCulicidaeAedes mosquitoesGenesLethalLociAllelesColonization
1992
Morphological and Genetic Characterization of the Aedes (Ochlerotatus) communis Complex (Diptera: Culicidae) in North America
Brust R, Munstermann L. Morphological and Genetic Characterization of the Aedes (Ochlerotatus) communis Complex (Diptera: Culicidae) in North America. Annals Of The Entomological Society Of America 1992, 85: 1-10. DOI: 10.1093/aesa/85.1.1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGenetic variabilityReduced genetic variabilityA. communisLow genetic variabilityAdult morphological charactersDiagnostic lociElectrophoretic keyMorphological charactersValid speciesElectrophoretic comparisonColorado populationNorth AmericaGenetic characterizationMorphological differencesSpeciesLociMorphometric comparisonDyarMorphological analysisCommunisComplexesS.Lake TahoeNevadensisLarval