Investigating Wolbachia presence in Anopheles punctulatus group from Papua, Indonesia: Limited evidence of natural infection with molecular markers

Key Points

• Limited evidence of natural Wolbachia infection was identified in the Anopheles punctulatus group.
• A total of five molecular markers were assessed across various specimens from Papua, Indonesia.
• Analysis focused on the Anopheles punctulatus group to explore potential vector interactions.
• Findings indicate that Wolbachia's role within this mosquito group may require further investigation.