Wing geometry analysis as a potential tool for species identification for Anopheles mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) in Indonesia
In the last decade, wing geometry has been investigated intensively as an alternative powerful method for solving taxonomic problems in insects. The objectives of this research were to describe wing geometry variation among seven Anopheles species and to confirm the sensitivity of wing geometry a...
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Pusat Sistematik Serangga, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
2020
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| Institution: | Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia |
| Language: | English |
| Summary: | In the last decade, wing geometry has been investigated intensively as an alternative powerful
method for solving taxonomic problems in insects. The objectives of this research were to
describe wing geometry variation among seven Anopheles species and to confirm the
sensitivity of wing geometry analysis for identifying single specimen of Anopheles mosquito.
Thus, the potential of wing geometry analysis as an alternative tool for species identification
for Anopheles mosquitoes can be recognized. Left wing of seven Anopheles species were
detached and photographed. Wing geometry was represented by 18 landmarks (LMs). Wing
geometry analysis was conducted by MorphoJ and tps software series. Comparison among
species and identification simulation were done using canonical variate analysis (CVA). Wing
geometry was successfully discriminated and grouped seven Anopheles species into correct
subgenera and series. This method also gave good results in identifying single specimen. Nine
out of 11 specimens (81, 8%) obtained identification results that match their phylogenetic
relationships. Weakness using wing geometry in species identification can be overcome by
adding template species. In conclusion, wing geometry analysis has good potential to be used
as an alternative tool for species identification for Anopheles mosquito in Indonesia. |
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