Phlebotomus perniciosus female

This female is taking a blood meal. Phlebotomus genus is part of the Phlebotominae sub family also known as sandflies and they transmit diseases like leishmaniasis and arboviruses.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

A warm welcome to JungleDragon, Nil!

Impressive how you intuitively know how make a good post with metadata included. Not to mention the absolute unique images and species, quite incredible. I take it you study this for a living? It's OK if you don't want to share. Posted 2 years ago

Nil

Eagle Owl

Thank you Ferdy !

Indeed I am a medical entomologist interested in the taxonomy of medical important arthropods. Mainly mosquitoes and sandflies. I work in a French public research institute. And I try to combine work and photographic amateurish. Posted 2 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  I'm a medical eentomologist as well, but no longer work in that field. I'm really enjoying your photos! Posted 2 years ago
2. 1. Nil
    
    Eagle Owl
    
    Ha ! Great ! What are you working on ? Posted 2 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
      Lion
      
      When working as an entomologist, I managed an insectary for New York State Department of Health and did research on WNV, EEE, and Lyme. But, my grant funding ran out and so I switched over to working in biochemistry, studying DNA repair proteins. Currently, I'm homeschooling my kids and am not working outside the home. I miss entomology research, though! Posted 2 years ago

Nil

Eagle Owl

Nice ! You must have had fun and now homeschooling, that must be something ! Wow ! Posted 2 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Yes, I am never bored, lol. Posted 2 years ago