bioecology of dominant malaria vector, anopheles superpictus s.l. (diptera: culicidae) in iran

Background: malaria continues to be a main vector-borne public health problem in iran. the endemic foci of the disease are mainly located in south-eastern part of the country. iran is now launching the elimination of malaria. studies on the bioecology and susceptibility of malaria vectors to insecticide are essential in this phase. methods: the literature on bioecology of anopheles superpictus s.l. grassi was reviewed in iran in more than half a century. different aspects including, distribution, key identification, larval habitats, flight range, seasonal activities, irritability/susceptibility to insecticides, and anthropophilicity index were identified. results: the adult females of an. superpictus s.l. were susceptible to all who-recommended imagicides except ddt. distribution, morphology, sibling species, larval habitat, flight range, irritability tests, sustainability index, blood feeding preference and related factors were discussed in details conclusion: results of the evaluating will help for decision making of authorities for vector control.