Glossina longipennis

Glossina longipennis
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Diptera
Family:	Glossinidae
Genus:	Glossina
Species:	G. longipennis
Binomial name
Glossina longipennis Corti, 1895
Geographic distribution of Glossina longipennis as reported in scientific papers – Publication period 1990–2020

Glossina longipennis is one of the 23 recognized species of tsetse flies (genus Glossina), it belongs to the forest/fusca group (subgenus Austenina). However, the species is peculiar among those of the fusca group in that it inhabits dry areas. ^[1]

Distribution

The geographic distribution of Glossina longipennis was historically known to be centred in Kenya, but also extending into northern Tanzania and with small pockets in Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan and Uganda. ^[2] However, a review of the scientific literature from 1990 – 2020 found confirmation of G. longipennis occurrence for only two countries; Kenya and the United Republic of Tanzania. ^[3] In Kenya, the species was reported from several areas, including the Nguruman Escarpment, the Tsavo East National Park, the Tsavo West National Park, the Meru National Park, ^[4] and the Ewaso Ng’iro river valley northwest of Mount Kenya. ^[5] In the United Republic of Tanzania, G. longipennis was reported from the Tanga region, in the northeastern part of the country, ^[6] while the report from the Mahale Mountains National Park on the shores of Lake Tanganyika is outside the historical distribution of G. longipennis, and it would therefore require confirmation. ^[7] After 2020, confirmation of the occurrence of G. longipennis was also published for Ethiopia, and in particular from the Gibe River basin. ^[8]

Economic significance

The fly is a significant vector of bovine trypanosomiasis. ^[9]

References

1. Pollock, J. N., ed. (1982). Training Manual for Tsetse Control Personnel: Ecology and behaviour of tsetse. Rome: FAO.
2. Ford, J. & Katondo, K.M. 1977. The Distribution of Tsetse Flies in Africa (3 Maps). Nairobi, Organization of African Unity, Hammond & Kell.
3. Cecchi, G.; Paone, M.; de Gier, J.; Zhao, W. (2024). The continental atlas of the distribution of tsetse flies in Africa. PAAT Technical and Scientific Series, No. 12. Rome: FAO. doi:10.4060/cd2022en. ISBN   978-92-5-139040-5.
4. Ngari, Nancy N.; Gamba, Daniel O.; Olet, Pamela A.; Zhao, Weining; Paone, Massimo; Cecchi, Giuliano (2020-06-05). "Developing a national atlas to support the progressive control of tsetse-transmitted animal trypanosomosis in Kenya". Parasites & Vectors. 13 (1): 286. doi: 10.1186/s13071-020-04156-5 . ISSN   1756-3305. PMC   7275614 . PMID   32503681.
5. Mihok, S. (2002). "The development of a multipurpose trap (the Nzi) for tsetse and other biting flies". Bulletin of Entomological Research. 92 (5): 385–403. doi:10.1079/BER2002186. ISSN   1475-2670. PMID   12241564.
6. Daffa, J.; Byamungu, M.; Nsengwa, G.; Mwambembe, E.; Mleche, W. (2013-12-10). "Tsetse distribution in Tanzania: 2012 status". Tanzania Veterinary Journal. 28: 1–11. ISSN   2714-206X.
7. Sasaki, Hitoshi; Nishida, Toshisada (1999). "Notes on the flies associated with wild chimpanzees at Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania, East Africa". Medical Entomology and Zoology. 50 (2): 151–155. doi:10.7601/mez.50.151.
8. Gebre, Tsegaye; Kapitano, Berisha; Beyene, Dagnachew; Alemu, Dereje; Beshir, Ahimedin; Worku, Zelalem; Kifle, Teshome; Selamu, Ayana; Debas, Endalew; Kalsa, Aschenaki; Asfaw, Netsanet; Zhao, Weining; Paone, Massimo; Cecchi, Giuliano (2022-12-28). "The national atlas of tsetse flies and African animal trypanosomosis in Ethiopia". Parasites & Vectors. 15 (1): 491. doi: 10.1186/s13071-022-05617-9 . ISSN   1756-3305. PMC   9798648 . PMID   36578020.
9. Makumi, J. N.; Stevenson, P.; Green, C. H. (October 2000). "Control of Glossina longipennis (Diptera: Glossinidae) by insecticide-treated targets at Galana ranch, Kenya, and confirmation of the role of G. longipennis as a vector of cattle trypanosomiasis". Bulletin of Entomological Research. 90 (5): 397–406. doi:10.1017/s0007485300000535. PMID   11082557 . Retrieved 6 February 2025.