Introduction: Besides mosquito species adapted to urban environments (Culex quinquefasciatus, Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus), only 15 species of Anopheles had been recorded in the State of Pernambuco.
Methods: Human-landing mosquitoes were collected in Dois Irmãos Park, in Recife.
Results: The first report for the state of Haemagogus janthinomys, an important vector of yellow fever virus, and 14 other species, including Trichoprosopon lampropus, a first reported for Brazil.
Conclusions: The mosquito fauna in the area is diversified and has potential medical and veterinary importance.