Influence of Preparation Methods on the Dimensions of Lutzomyia intermedia (Lutz & Neiva, 1912) (Diptera, Psychodidae, Phlebotominae)

Correlation of male genital filaments and female spermathecal ducts in New World sand flies of the Lutzomyia intermedia species complex (Diptera: Psychodidae, Phlebotominae)

“…Insects were mounted using Canada balsam or NC (Nelson Cerqueira, Enecê in Portuguese), correcting the dimensions of the genital filaments according to Marcondes et al (1998a). The insects were distributed among five groups, according to the species and region.…”