Table 1. Geographical and ecological characteristics of sand flies collection sites.

Region code	GPS reference	Year of collection	Total number of traps	Animals at proximity
Region A	35°23’49.6"N 10°03’00.1"E	2014	5	chicken, turkey, goat, sheep, dog, cat, horse, donkey, rabbit
		2015	5
		2016	5
Region B	35° 56′ N, 10° 01′ E	2014	5	dog, horse, donkey, horse, sheep, cat, chicken, goat
		2015	5
		2016	5
Region C	35°24’11.8"N 9°57’58.3"E	2014	5	cattle, goat, sheep, chicken, dog, cat, turkey, horse, donkey
		2015	5
		2016	5
Region D	35° 37′ 07″ N, 9° 55′ 34″ E	2014	5	sheep, goat, chicken, horse, dog, cat, turkey, rabbit
		2015	5
		2016	5
Region E	35° 50′ N, 9° 35′ E	2014	5	chicken, sheep, goat, cat, dog
Region F	35° 21′ N, 9° 49′ E	2014	5	chicken, sheep, goat, cat, dog
Region G	35° 38′ N, 9° 40′ E	2014	5	chicken, sheep, goat, donkey, cattle, cat, dog