Entomological Society of Canada Student Member Information Form

Name: Aynsley Thielman

University: Brock University

Address: Department of Biological Sciences St. Catharines, ON L2S 3A1

E-mail Address: athielman@brocku.ca

Advisor: Dr. Fiona F. Hunter

Thesis Title: A taxonomic investigation of the mosquito genus Anopheles (Diptera: Culicidae) in Canada, using morphological, cytological, and molecular data

Research Summary:
I am currently examining Anopheles mosquitoes from morphological, cytological, and molecular perspectives. I have collected specimens from across Canada (Ontario, British Columbia, and Newfoundland) and plan to continue collections (Prairies). My research so far has focused mainly on the cytogenetic component of the project and involves an examination of the salivary gland polytene chromosomes of fourth instar larvae. Morphological studies of larvae and adults have also begun and molecular studies are planned for the future.

Keywords: Anopheles, systematics, morphology, polytene chromosomes, molecular identification

Degree Sought: PhD

Expected Year of Completion: 2009

Publications:
Thielman, Aynsley and F. F. Hunter. 2006. The Establishment of Oc. japonicus (Diptera: Culicidae) in Ontario, Canada. Journal of Medical Entomology. 43(2): 138-142.

Thielman, Aynsley and F. F. Hunter. 2006. A Photographic Key to the Adult Female Mosquitoes Species of Canada (Diptera: Culicidae). Canadian Journal of Arthropod Identification. In review (accepted with revisions).