New microsatellite markers for multi-scale genetic studies on Phlebotomus ariasi Tonnoir, vector of Leishmania infantum in the Mediterranean area

- We describe 14 new microsatellite markers for Phlebotomus ariasi.
- These microsatellite loci can be used for population genetics of Phlebotomus ariasi.
- These markers allow molecular ecology studies at various spatial scales.
- 8 loci are found to be amplifiable in 6 other Phlebotomus species.