| vector roles of fennoscandian mosquitoes attracted to mammals, birds and frogs. | 1. mosquitoes were sampled with five suction traps, from may to october 1983, at a forest site in south-central sweden. 2. twenty-three species of mosquitoes were identified among the total of 3108 females collected: 4% of them in an unbaited trap, 3% in a trap baited with two frogs, 24% with a guinea-pig, 28% with a hen and 40% in a trap baited with a rabbit. 3. the dominant species of culicidae trapped were 39% aedes communis (de geer), 21% ae. cinereus meigen, 14% coquillettidia richiardii (f ... | 1990 | 1983455 |
| distribution of mosquito species in areas with high and low incidence of classic kaposi's sarcoma and seroprevalence for hhv-8. | the 'promoter-arthropod' hypothesis, which postulates that exposure to the bites of certain species of haematophagous arthropods is an environmental risk cofactor linked to human herpes virus 8 (hhv-8) and kaposi's sarcoma, was investigated in the po river valley, northern italy. the presence and density of adult female mosquitoes (diptera: culicidae) was determined by cdc light trap catches in two adjacent districts, at variance with respect to kaposi's sarcoma incidence and hhv-8 seroprevalenc ... | 2006 | 16871701 |
| first report on entomological field activities for the surveillance of west nile disease in italy. | west nile virus (wnv) is neuropathogenic for birds, horses and humans and is maintained in natural cycles between birds and mosquitoes, particularly the culex genus; horses and humans are considered to be incidental hosts. a surveillance plan was implemented in italy in 1998, following a limited outbreak of wnv equine encephalomyelitis and a wnv outbreak in france very close to the italian border. this plan to assess the risks of the virus being introduced again included entomological surveillan ... | 2008 | 20405446 |
| [presence of mansonia (coquillettidia) richiardii (ficalbi) 1896 and mansonia (coquillettidia) buxtoni (edwards) 1923 in morocco; first collection of a specimen of the genus mansonia blanchard 1901 in north africa (diptera, culicidae)]. | | 2015 | 4381082 |
| mosquitoes (diptera: culicidae) and their relevance as disease vectors in the city of vienna, austria. | mosquitoes (diptera: culicidae) are important vectors for a wide range of pathogenic organisms. as large parts of the human population in developed countries live in cities, the occurrence of vector-borne diseases in urban areas is of particular interest for epidemiologists and public health authorities. in this study, we investigated the mosquito occurrence in the city of vienna, austria, in order to estimate the risk of transmission of mosquito-borne diseases. mosquitoes were captured using di ... | 2014 | 25468380 |
| monitoring of west nile virus in mosquitoes between 2011-2012 in hungary. | west nile virus (wnv) is a widely distributed mosquito-borne flavivirus. wnv strains are classified into several genetic lineages on the basis of phylogenetic differences. whereas lineage 1 viruses are distributed worldwide, lineage 2 wnv was first detected outside of africa in hungary in 2004. since then, wnv-associated disease and mortality in animal and human hosts have been documented periodically in hungary. after the first detection of wnv from a pool of culex pipiens mosquitoes in 2010, s ... | 0 | 25229703 |
| host-seeking behavior and arbovirus detection in mosquitoes of habahe county, xinjiang uigur autonomous region, china. | mosquitoes in habahe county of xinjiang uigur autonomous region in china are considered a serious nuisance problem to local residents, but little is known of their role in enzootic disease. therefore, host-seeking behavior and virus detection in mosquitoes were investigated in this study. adult host-seeking mosquitoes were sampled using the centers for disease control and prevention (cdc) light traps operated at three locations in june through august 2008. nine traps were used at each location a ... | 2015 | 26675454 |
| first molecular identification of dirofilaria spp. (onchocercidae) in mosquitoes from serbia. | dirofilariosis is a common and widespread veterinary health issue in several european countries with notable zoonotic potential. the causative agents are dirofilaria immitis and dirofilaria repens nematoda species which are transmitted by different mosquito vectors. similar to other mosquito-borne infections, the knowledge about mosquito species involved in disease transmission is crucial for the complex understanding of local transmission cycles. since there is no available data on mosquito spe ... | 2016 | 27193348 |
| circulation of dirofilaria repens, setaria tundra, and onchocercidae species in hungary during the period 2011-2013. | dirofilaria repens and recently dirofilaria immitis are known to be endemic in hungary. since there is no related research on dirofilaria carrier mosquito species from hungary, we conducted a three-year mosquito surveillance study between 2011 and 2013. during the study period we examined 23,139 female mosquitoes with a generic filaria-specific taqman pcr assay, and characterized them by sequencing a 500 bp segment of 12s rrna. an important result of our study was the detection of setaria tundra ... | 2015 | 26412142 |
| potential mosquito (diptera:culicidae) vector of dirofilaria repens and dirofilaria immitis in urban areas of eastern slovakia. | this paper follows the study from 2013 focused on the molecular screening of mosquitoes as vectors of dirofilaria spp. which provided the information on aedes vexans as a potential vector of dirofilaria repens in slovakia. current entomological and molecular research indicates that ae. vexans can participate also in the transmission of dirofilaria immitis within the region. using the standard pcr method, we examined 10,500 mosquitoes (ae. vexans, ae. rossicus, anopheles maculipennis s.l., ochler ... | 2015 | 26391170 |
| hyperparasitism of mosquitoes by water mite larvae. | hyperparasitism of ectoparasitic water mite larvae on mosquitoes is still a neglected relationship and was investigated only in a few studies. we analysed 2313 female mosquitoes from six different sampling localities with regard to their degree of parasitism with water mite larvae. in total, we found 38 mosquito individuals parasitized by 93 water mite larvae, ranging from 1 to 12 larvae per mosquito. water mite larvae detected are members of the two species parathyas cf. barbigera (n = 92) and ... | 2015 | 25899329 |
| diversity and seasonal abundances of mosquitoes at potential arboviral transmission sites in two different climate zones in switzerland. | pathogens of medical or veterinary significance that are transmitted by mosquitoes (diptera: culicidae) are (re-)emerging in europe [e.g. west nile virus (wnv), dirofilaria nematodes]. little is known about the spatiotemporal abundances of mosquito species in switzerland. therefore, mosquito population dynamics were investigated, focusing on areas of risk for sylvatic or synanthropic transmission, such as natural sites and suburban sites on either side of the alpine crest. repeated collections w ... | 2018 | 29424446 |
| filarial nematode (order: spirurida) surveillance in urban habitats, in the city of pécs (hungary). | as part of the seasonal mosquito control activities in the city of pécs (baranya county, hungary), a total of 1123 adult female mosquitoes belonging to 18 species (including the invasive species aedes koreicus) were collected from human-inhabited areas, using co2-baited traps, during two consecutive years. to survey the presence and prevalence of filarial parasites in these mosquitoes, we performed a molecular survey for filarial dna, attempted by pcr using generic primers (coi), and followed by ... | 2018 | 30196322 |
| circulation of dirofilaria immitis and dirofilaria repens in the danube delta biosphere reserve, romania. | dirofilariosis is an emerging vector-borne parasitic disease in europe. monitoring of wild and domestic carnivores demonstrated circulation of dirofilaria spp. in romania in the past. for the implementation of control measures, knowledge on the native mosquito community responsible for dirofilaria spp. transmission is required. | 2018 | 29973297 |
| urbanization impact on mosquito community and the transmission potential of filarial infection in central europe. | despite long-term research on dirofilariosis in slovakia, little attention has thus far been paid to dirofilaria vectors. the particular aim of the present study was molecular screening for filarioid parasites in two different habitats of bratislava, the capital city of slovakia. in addition, the effect of urbanisation on mosquito species abundance and composition, associated with the risk of mosquito-borne infections, was studied and discussed. | 2018 | 29690912 |
| trypanosomatid parasites in austrian mosquitoes. | trypanosomatid flagellates have not been studied in austria in any detail. in this study, specific nested pcr, targeted on the ribosomal small subunit, was used to determine the occurrence and diversity of trypanosomatids in wild-caught mosquitoes sampled across eastern austria in the years 2014-2015. we collected a total of 29,975 mosquitoes of 19 species divided in 1680 pools. of these, 298 (17.7%), representing 12 different mosquito species, were positive for trypanosomatid dna. in total, sev ... | 2018 | 29672618 |
| mosquitoes of north-western europe as potential vectors of arboviruses: a review. | the intensification of trade and travel is linked to the growing number of imported cases of dengue, chikungunya or zika viruses into continental europe and to the expansion of invasive mosquito species such as aedes albopictus and aedes japonicus. local outbreaks have already occurred in several european countries. very little information exists on the vector competence of native mosquitoes for arboviruses. as such, the vectorial status of the nine mosquito species largely established in north- ... | 2019 | 31739553 |
| west nile virus (lineage 2) detected for the first time in mosquitoes in southern bohemia: new wnv endemic area? | here we report the first detection of lineage 2 of neuroinvasive west nile virus (wnv-2) in mosquitoes collected in a fishpond area of the trebon basin in southern bohemia during the 2018 mosquito season. a total of 6790 mosquito females belonging to the culex modestus, culex pipiens, and coquillettidia richiardii species were investigated in 136 pools, and wnv rna was detected in two of them. the wnv strain shares genetic homology with other wnv-2 strains isolated in southern moravia as well as ... | 2019 | 31914781 |
| how often do mosquitoes bite humans in southern england? a standardised summer trial at four sites reveals spatial, temporal and site-related variation in biting rates. | this field-based study examined the abundance and species complement of mosquitoes (diptera: culicidae) attracted to humans at four sites in the united kingdom (uk). the study used a systematic approach to directly measure feeding by mosquitoes on humans at multiple sites and using multiple volunteers. quantifying how frequently humans are bitten in the field by mosquitoes is a fundamental parameter in assessing arthropod-borne virus transmission. | 2017 | 28915829 |
| [study on culicidae of charente-maritime; presence of the type mansonia blanchard 1901, m. (coquillettidia) richiardii (ficalbi) 1896 and m. (c.) buxtoni (edwards) 1923]. | | 1968 | 5755776 |
| [on the fauna and ecology of mosquitoes (diptera: culicidae) in forest-steppe and steppe regions of western siberia]. | fauna and ecology of the mosquitoes from the southern forest-steppe (chany lake) and the northern steppe (karasuksky lakes) have been investigated during 2004-2006. species composition, dominant species, biotopical and seasonal distribution are examined. detailed data on the biotopical and seasonal distribution, sex ratio and terms of development for the dominant species coquillettidia richiardii (ficalbi, 1889) are reported. | 2007 | 17957954 |
| avian malaria infections in western european mosquitoes. | in the complex life cycle of avian malaria parasites (plasmodium sp.), we still have a poor understanding on the vector-parasite relationships. this study described the community of potential avian malaria vectors in four portuguese reedbeds. we tested if their geographical distribution differed, and investigated on their plasmodium infections. the mosquitoes' feeding preferences were evaluated using co(2), mice, and birds as baits. the most abundant species were culex pipiens, culex theileri, a ... | 2012 | 22427023 |
| molecular detection of six (endo-) symbiotic bacteria in belgian mosquitoes: first step towards the selection of appropriate paratransgenesis candidates. | actually, the use of symbiotic bacteria is one of alternative solution to avoid vector resistance to pesticides. in belgium, among 31 identified mosquito species, 10 were considered as potential vectors. given to introduction risks of arbovirosis, the purpose of this study was to investigate the presence of symbiosis bacteria in potential mosquito vectors. eleven species caught from 12 sites in belgium were used: culex pipiens s.l., culex torrentium, culex hortensis, anopheles claviger, anophele ... | 2016 | 26670313 |
| ecological niche modelling of potential west nile virus vector mosquito species and their geographical association with equine epizootics in italy. | in italy, west nile virus (wnv) equine outbreaks have occurred annually since 2008. characterizing wnv vector habitat requirements allows for the identification of areas at risk of viral amplification and transmission. maxent-based ecological niche models were developed using literature records of 13 potential wnv italian vector mosquito species to predict their habitat suitability range and to investigate possible geographical associations with wnv equine outbreak occurrence in italy from 2008 ... | 2014 | 24121802 |
| diversity and ecology survey of mosquitoes potential vectors in belgian equestrian farms: a threat prevention of mosquito-borne equine arboviruses. | emergence of west nile virus was recently recorded in several european countries, which can lead to severe health problems in horse populations. europe is also at risk of introduction of mosquito-borne equine alphavirus from americas. prevention of these arboviruses requires a clear understanding of transmission cycles, especially their vectors. to characterize mosquito fauna, their ecology and identify potential vectors of equine arboviruses in belgium, entomological surveys of six equestrian f ... | 2016 | 26775817 |
| species composition and wnv screening of mosquitoes from lagoons in a wetland area of the algarve, portugal. | the aim of this study was to evaluate mosquito abundance, species diversity, larval and adult population dynamics in seven lagoons integrated in the wetland coastal system of the algarve, portugal, in the summer of 2007, as well as the screening of these for west nile virus (wnv). wnv has been isolated from mosquitoes in this region, in the summer of 2004, next to the putative area of infection of two linked human wn cases. adult mosquitoes were collected with cdc traps baited with co(2), and po ... | 2011 | 22347862 |
| biting activity of mosquito species (diptera: culicidae) in the turkey-armenia border area, ararat valley, turkey. | during nine consecutive nights in july 2007 (from 18:15-05:45 h), mosquitoes landing-biting on humans were collected outdoors and indoors at the turkey-armenia border. a total of 1005 females were collected consisting of nine species. the dominant species was aedes dorsalis (meigen) (47.5% of total catch), followed by anopheles hyrcanus (pallas) (22.9%), culex theileri (theobald) (9.3%),ae. vexans (meigen) (6.6%), ae. caspius (pallas) (4.9%),anopheles maculipennis s.l. (meigen) (3.1%), culex ter ... | 2010 | 20180304 |
| distribution and ecology of mosquitoes in a focus of dirofilariasis in northwestern iran, with the first finding of filarial larvae in naturally infected local mosquitoes. | a study of the distribution and ecology of mosquitoes (diptera: culicidae) in ardebil province of northwestern iran, with special reference to the known dirofilariasis focus in meshkinshahr county, was carried out in july-august 2005 and april-october 2006. in total, 17,533 adult mosquitoes and 3090 third- and fourth-instar larvae were collected on 14 occasions and identified using morphological characters and dna sequence data. twenty species belonging to seven genera were found: anopheles clav ... | 2009 | 19493192 |
| natural vectors of dirofilariasis in rural and urban areas of the tuscan region, central italy. | entomological investigations by means of dog- and human-baited traps were carried out in summers 2000-2002 in urban and rural areas of the tuscan region in central italy. the aim of the study was to define the mosquito species involved in the transmission of dirofilaria nematodes and to assess the risk that their presence might represent for animal and human health. nocturnal fieldwork on host-seeking activity and feeding preferences was followed by microscopic identification of the mosquito spe ... | 2006 | 16739418 |
| potential transmission of west nile virus in the british isles: an ecological review of candidate mosquito bridge vectors. | west nile virus (wnv) transmitted by mosquitoes (diptera: culicidae) infects various vertebrates, being pathogenic for birds, horses and humans. after its discovery in tropical africa, sporadic outbreaks of wnv occurred during recent decades in eurasia, but not the british isles. wnv reached new york in 1999 and spread to california by 2003, causing widespread outbreaks of west nile encephalitis across north america, transmitted by many species of mosquitoes, mainly culex spp. the periodic reapp ... | 2005 | 15752172 |
| [the study of mosquito fauna (diptera, culicidae) in volgograd city in light of the outbreak of west nile fever in volgograd region, 1999]. | mosquito sampling was carried out in volgograd city and its vicinity in august 2001 and 2002. in total 16,000 individuals belonging to 6 genera and 12 species were collected. nine species were anthropophilic. culex modestus and aedes vexans dominated in all outdoor samples collected in volgograd city. in addition to these species, coquillettidia richiardii and ae. caspius were abundant in the vicinity of volgograd. autogenous cx. popiens dominated among six species sampled indoors in volgograd c ... | 2004 | 15272818 |
| [research on culicidae attracted to dog bait in piedmont]. | dog attracted mosquitoes were collected in piedmont (nw italy) in 1992 and 1993. sampling sites where chosen on ecological and epidemiological basis, according to the results of a previous study on the distribution and prevalence of canine filariosis in this region. dog baited traps were operated monthly (two nights/site from june to september) in six plain sites differing in the prevalence of heartworm infected dogs (including two sites where no positivity was recorded). a single capture was ca ... | 1998 | 10645556 |
| study on the flying height of aedes caspius and culex pipiens females in the po delta area, italy. | we have studied the vertical distribution of culicidae in the "ancona di bellocchio" protected area (regional park of the po delta, emilia-romagna, italy) by means of nonilluminated cdc traps baited with co2. traps were placed at heights of 1.5, 3, 4, and 5 m from the ground in open areas and at 1.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 m in wooded areas. we calculated the average flying height of the species caught, i.e., in order of decreasing flying height, culex pipiens linnaeus s.l., culex modestus ficalbi, c ... | 1997 | 9474562 |
| mosquitoes as vectors of setaria labiatopapillosa. | an infected bovine-baited trap was utilised in summer 1994 to catch possible intermediate hosts of s. labiatopapillosa in northeastern italy. collections were made for 21 nights from 8.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m. every 2 h and, after 12 september, every 30 min. among the 16,159 mosquitoes sampled, 11,052 were freshly blood-fed. most of the unfed females and a representative sample of those which had fed were identified as follows: culex pipiens, aedes caspius, a. vexans, culiseta annulata, anopheles ma ... | 1997 | 9363488 |
| mosquito spiroplasmas from france and their ecology. | spiroplasmas have been isolated previously from a number of blood-sucking arthropods, including ticks, horseflies, and deerflies. more recently, spiroplasmas were isolated from mosquitoes from the usa, france, and taiwan. spiroplasmas isolated from mosquitoes from france belong to at least three serogroups and are serologically different from one of the taiwan isolates, sp2. our ar 1343 strain is the prototype of a new serogroup (xiii). during 3 consecutive years (1983-85), the ecology of these ... | 1987 | 2889698 |
| the mosquitoes (diptera: culicidae) in maliuc (danube delta)--faunistical and ecological data. | the paper reports the results of the survey of the mosquito fauna in the maliuc area (danube delta) in 1983-1985. 16 mosquito species have been recorded in the area during the investigations: anopheles maculipennis--complex, an. hyrcanus, uranotaenia unguiculata, coquillettidia richiardii, culiseta annulata, aedes vexans, ae. cinereus, ae. caspius, ae. dorsalis, ae. excrucians, ae. flavescens, ae. leucomelas, ae. intrudens, culex pipiens, c. martinii, cx. modestus. they have been captured by lig ... | 1990 | 1983702 |
| dirofilaria and wolbachia in mosquitoes (diptera: culicidae) in central european russia and on the black sea coast. | dirofilariasis is endemic in russia, as well as in many other european countries. the aim of this study was to assess the ability of mosquitoes to transfer dirofilaria immitis and dirofilaria repens in regions with temperate and subtropical climates. the possible impact of the symbiotic bacterium wolbachia on dirofilaria transmission was also investigated. 5333 female mosquitoes were collected at 11 points in central european russia and on the black sea coast during the period 2013-2017. out of ... | 2019 | 30644356 |
| wolbachia symbionts in mosquitoes: intra- and intersupergroup recombinations, horizontal transmission and evolution. | many mosquitoes harbour wolbachia symbionts that could affect the biology of their host in different ways. evolutionary relationships of mosquitoes' wolbachia infection, geographical distribution and symbiont prevalence in many mosquito species are not yet clear. here, we present the results of wolbachia screening of 17 mosquito species of four genera-aedes, anopheles, coquillettidia and culex collected from five regions of eastern europe and the caucasus in 2012-2016. based on multilocus sequen ... | 2019 | 30708172 |