Characterization of a new laboratory colony of Anopheles funestus mosquitoes established in Ifakara, Tanzania
Emmanuel E. Hape, Rukiyah M. Njalambaha, Letus Laurian Muyaga, Doreen Josen Siria, Ismail H. Nambunga, Joseph P. Mgando, Dickson Mwasheshi, Neema K. Nombo, Daniel Mathias Mabula, Munyaradzi Prince Zengenene, Najat F. Kahamba, Joel O. Odero, Halfan S. Ngowo, Salum A. Mapua, Prosper P. Chaki, , Fredros O. Okumu
This study characterizes a new Anopheles funestus colony (FUTAZ) established in Tanzania, comparing its fitness traits and genetic markers to wild and existing colonies.
Parasites & Vectors · Aug 13, 2026Peer-reviewedEcology