“Medical Entomology and Zoology” publishes original articles, short communications, case reports, notes and review articles concerning entomology and zoology in medical and related fields. In general, the notes are published in the results of the field investigations and the new record of medically important arthropods. No manuscript previously published elsewhere will be accepted. At least the first author must be a member of the Japan Society of Medical Entomology and Zoology in good standing, or a nonmember who has paid the amount of US$45, equivalent to one year’s annual dues.