Despite some phlebotomines being well recognised as vectors of leishmaniasis agents, vector importance of those belonging to the
genus Trichophoromyia has not been extensively studied. The present study provides evidence regarding the putative vector role
played by some species of Trichophoromyia on leishmanine enzootics, based on literature reports and findings obtained from field
experiments conducted in the ecotopes of Par? State, Brazil. The species Th. ubiquitalis, Th. velascoi, Th. auraensis, Th. ininii
and Th. brachipyga possess minimal criteria to be included in the list of suspected leishmanine vectors. However, knowledge on
man-biting behavior, substantiation of vector competence and determination of epidemiological implications are limited for all of
the above mentioned species. Published studies together with present data draw attention to prioritize these phlebotomine species
in entomological surveillance programs and studies on experimental susceptibility to Leishmania spp. infecti
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