Mitochondrial COI and Cytb gene as valid molecular identification marker of sandfly species (Diptera: Psychodidae) in China

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The accurate identification of sandfly species is crucial because some species transmit medically significant diseases, including leishmaniasis, bartonellosis and sandfly fever. However, due to the high similarity of the external morphology in sandfly species, identification can only be performed using internal morphological characteristics after dissection, which is time consuming and requires highly experienced...

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