A comparative study of the growth pattern of the larvae of Culex Linnaeus, 1758 in various water bodies and the implications for environmental control

On, Goselle; Da, Gyang; Of, Adara; Kt, Effiong; Nanvyat, N; Barshepn, Y; Bm, Matur; Kumbak, D; Ym, Ahmadu; Hb, Mafuyai

doi:10.15406/mojes.2018.03.00084

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“…The cleanliness of rainwater can vary depending on the location where it falls (Khayan et al 2019). When compared to clean water, Culex larvae are found more in oily/rusty water (Nanjul et al 2018). Actually, it was discovered that the Culex was the most prevalent and plentiful mosquito in some places like Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia, Cameroon, and Indonesia (Chathuranga et al 2018;Nchoutpouen et al 2019;Wibawaning 2019;Mohammed et al 2021).…”

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Phytotelmata accounts for Aedes breeding places in Mantup Sub-district, Lamongan District, Indonesia

FAUZIYAH,

SUSANTI,

HARIYONO

et al. 2023

Biodiversitas

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Abstract. Fauziyah S, Susanti SF, Hariyono H, Fazirrah V, Novitasari AE, Fadhilah N, Sucipto TH, Naw SW. 2023. Phytotelmata accounts for Aedes breeding places in Mantup Sub-district, Lamongan District, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 24: 4820-4828. Dengue infection still remains a public health problem in Indonesia, which is classified as a tropical country. Some environmental factors that contribute to the transmission of dengue infection are human migration, human activity, food supply, and climate change. The other type of breeding place is natural breeding habitats, called phytotelmata. This study aims to investigate the diversity of Aedes species in phytotelmata from Mantup Sub-district, Lamongan, East Java, Indonesia. The analytical observational study was conducted with a purposive sampling design. Mosquito larvae collection was carried out from February to March 2023 in Mantup Sub-district, an endemic region of dengue infection in Lamongan. Immature mosquitoes were reared in the laboratory till they merged into adult mosquitoes. This study found four groups of phytotelmata: leaf axils, bamboo joints, fallen leaves, and coconut shells. Leaf axils were the predominant type of phytotelmata (86.67%). Meanwhile, the lowest percentage was coconut shells and fallen leaves (3.33%). A total of 56 mosquito larvae consisting of 12 male Aedes aegypti, 21 female Ae. aegypti, 12 male Aedes albopictus, and 11 female Ae. albopictus were collected from 30 observation points. Eleven families of phytotelmata were found in this study. The predominant family was Araceae (33.3%), while the lowest were Agavaceae, Commelinaceae, Marantaceae, and Liliaceae (3.33%). Phytotelmata accounts for mosquito breeding places, which should be noticed and considered in dengue vector control programs.

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Phytotelmata accounts for Aedes breeding places in Mantup Sub-district, Lamongan District, Indonesia

FAUZIYAH,

SUSANTI,

HARIYONO

et al. 2023

Biodiversitas

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“…The effect of Bti on mosquito oviposition and population structure of aquatic invertebrate communities was investigated using an outdoor mesocosm experiment conducted from 27 November to 31 December 2019 in Magugu village located at 3 59 0 56.4 00 S and 35 46 0 25.4 00 E in Manyara region in northern Tanzania. From the end of November to the end of December, the area experiences a short rainy season, followed by a long rainy season between March and May, which facilitates two peaks in mosquito populations (Mwanziva et al, 2011). Several mosquito species have been reported in the village including Anopheles gambiae s.l., Anopheles pharoensis, Anopheles coustani, Anopheles funestus, Anopheles marshallii, Anopheles maculipennis, C. quinquefasciatus, Culex univittatus, Mansonia uniformis, and Mansonia africana (Mwanziva et al, 2011).…”

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“…From the end of November to the end of December, the area experiences a short rainy season, followed by a long rainy season between March and May, which facilitates two peaks in mosquito populations (Mwanziva et al, 2011). Several mosquito species have been reported in the village including Anopheles gambiae s.l., Anopheles pharoensis, Anopheles coustani, Anopheles funestus, Anopheles marshallii, Anopheles maculipennis, C. quinquefasciatus, Culex univittatus, Mansonia uniformis, and Mansonia africana (Mwanziva et al, 2011).…”

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“…C. quinquefasciatus, a member of the C. pipiens species complex, is a principal vector of lymphatic filariasis parasites (Lee et al, 2018;Tolle, 2009). The mosquito breeds in both ground and container habitats (Becker et al, 2010), with strong attraction to habitats with organically polluted water (Nanjul et al, 2018). The mosquito has been found breeding abundantly in water infused with organic matter such as grasses and leaves (Allan et al, 2005).…”

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Interactive effects of dragonfly larvae and Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis on mosquito oviposition and survival

Mataba,

Clark,

Kweka

et al. 2023

Ecosphere

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The biological larvicide Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis (Bti) is used worldwide to control reproduction of mosquitoes in freshwater habitats. However, its impact on the ecosystem including nontarget species is often unclear. In addition, it is unknown how Bti larvicide may interact with local mosquito predators to shape oviposition site selection of mosquitoes. We used an outdoor mesocosm experiment to investigate the effects of realistic concentrations of the bio‐larvicide Bti on Culex oviposition, larval density, survivorship, and on densities of nontarget species. We also manipulated the complexity of the community by manipulating the presence of dragonfly larvae as a predator. Culex oviposition was unaffected by Bti but the larvicide effectively reduced larval density and survivorship in all treatments. Bti did not affect nontarget insects but stimulated phytoplankton density at the expense of lower herbivore density. The presence of dragonfly larvae in mesocosms did not reduce Culex oviposition or larval sensitivity to Bti. We conclude that Bti may effectively reduce the density and survivorship of Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes in this part of East Africa, but possibly at the cost of higher phytoplankton densities. Bti‐treated mesocosms were not more or less attractive for mosquitoes, suggesting that its application would not alter their oviposition behavior in the field.

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Diversity and distribution of larval habitats of mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) in northern Spain: from urban to natural areas

González

Cevidanes

Goiri

et al. 2021

Journal of Vector Ecology

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A comparative study of the growth pattern of the larvae of Culex Linnaeus, 1758 in various water bodies and the implications for environmental control

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Phytotelmata accounts for Aedes breeding places in Mantup Sub-district, Lamongan District, Indonesia

Phytotelmata accounts for Aedes breeding places in Mantup Sub-district, Lamongan District, Indonesia

Interactive effects of dragonfly larvae and Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis on mosquito oviposition and survival

Diversity and distribution of larval habitats of mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) in northern Spain: from urban to natural areas

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