Hidden in plain sight: Discovery of sand flies in Singapore and description of four species new to science
Huicong Ding, Majhalia Torno, Khamsing Vongphayloth, Germaine Ng, Denise Tan, Wendy Sng, Kelvin Ho, Fano José Randrianambinintsoa, Jérôme Depaquit, Cheong Huat Tan
This study identifies eight sand fly species, including four new to science, in Singapore using morphological analysis and DNA barcoding, highlighting the need for biosurveillance due to the risk of leishmaniasis introduction.
Parasites & Vectors · Oct 9, 2025Peer-reviewedZoology