Plebotomine sandflies - distribution map

The map shows the current known distribution of the vector species at ‘regional’ administrative level (NUTS3). It is based on published historical data and confirmed data provided by experts from the respective countries as part of the VBORNET project.

RED		The species is known to have been present at least in one municipality within the administrative unit.
DARK GREEN		Observed absence (obs. absent): the species has never been reported within the administrative unit and there have been field surveys or studies on sand flies within the last 5 years of the distribution status date.
LIGHT GREEN		Anticipated absence (antic. absent): the species has never been reported and experts estimate a high probability of absence.
MEDIUM GREY		No data are available to local experts.
LIGHT GREY		No information is available on the existence of field studies on sandflies.