Emmanuel E. Hape

How reliable is the use of ovarian dilatations for mosquito age-grading? A blinded multi-rater validation of the Polovodova method in Anopheles mosquitoes.

This study validates the Polovodova method for mosquito age-grading, finding high accuracy for parity but declining precision for later gonotrophic cycles in both lab and field settings.

Characterization of a new laboratory colony of Anopheles funestus mosquitoes established in Ifakara, Tanzania

This study characterizes a new Anopheles funestus colony (FUTAZ) established in Tanzania, comparing its fitness traits and genetic markers to wild and existing colonies.

Microsatellite Analysis of Genetic Differentiation Among Populations of the Malaria Vector, Anopheles funestus, across Mainland Tanzania Reveals Contrasted Patterns of Geographic Isolation and Gene Flow

The paper analyzes genetic differentiation in Anopheles funestus populations across Tanzania using microsatellites, finding moderate divergence and evidence of connectivity despite geographic separation.

Delayed copulation and mating in the malaria vector Anopheles funestus compared to Anopheles arabiensis

This study compares mating behavior between Anopheles funestus and Anopheles arabiensis under controlled conditions, finding species-specific differences in copulation timing and light response.