The Mosquitoes of Israel and Surrounding Areas

Mosquitoes of Israel: Illustrated Guide

A comprehensive, user-friendly identification guide to the 46 mosquito species recorded across Israel and its surrounding crossroads of Europe, Africa, and Asia. Designed for both specialists and non-specialists, this volume combines illustrated diagnostic keys for adults and larvae with extensive ecological profiles. It details historical habitat data, modern distribution patterns, and the critical role species tracking plays in vector control and malaria mitigation.

Key Features

• Dual-Stage Illustrated Keys: Provides clear, step-by-step visual identification keys tailored for both adult mosquitoes and larvae across 46 recorded species.
• Geographic & Ecological Mapping: Features colored distribution maps for 38 species, alongside comprehensive habitat data and historic first-half 20th-century sampling timelines.
• Rapid Identification Tools: Includes specialized, high-speed reference notes for identifying the 35 most commonly encountered mosquito species in the region.
• Vector Control Context: Connects historical Anopheles population data directly to modern regional malaria eradication and public health sampling strategies.