1997
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2915.1997.tb00311.x
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Development and survival of immature Culex annulirostris mosquitoes in southeast Queensland

Abstract: The rates of development and survival of the immature stages of Culex annulirostris were studied in three different breeding sites in the Brisbane area of southeast Queensland: a temporary rain-filled pool (TP), a semi-permanent pool (SPP), and an area of flooded grassland (FG) arising from the overflow of a permanent pond. Parallel observations were made on larvae and pupae either exposed to predation or in predator-free cages of 12 and 15 consecutive days respectively. Development was fastest and survival hi… Show more

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“…australicus, was negatively related to the richness of predators independent of salinity, supporting our initial hypothesis. Dytiscidae are the most frequently occurring predator group (82.2% of water bodies), and other studies have also found these insects to be widespread and capable of regulating mosquito larvae (Campos et al 2004;Lundkvist et al 2003;Mottram and Kettle 1997;Munga et al 2007;Svensson 1994, 1995;Schafer et al 2006;Stout 1982). However, we were unable to implicate dytiscids, or any other individual predator group, as widespread regulators of mosquito abundance, by a negative association, across the landscape.…”
Section: Discussioncontrasting
confidence: 70%
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“…australicus, was negatively related to the richness of predators independent of salinity, supporting our initial hypothesis. Dytiscidae are the most frequently occurring predator group (82.2% of water bodies), and other studies have also found these insects to be widespread and capable of regulating mosquito larvae (Campos et al 2004;Lundkvist et al 2003;Mottram and Kettle 1997;Munga et al 2007;Svensson 1994, 1995;Schafer et al 2006;Stout 1982). However, we were unable to implicate dytiscids, or any other individual predator group, as widespread regulators of mosquito abundance, by a negative association, across the landscape.…”
Section: Discussioncontrasting
confidence: 70%
“…However, contrary to our initial predictions, aquatic fauna are common (as common, if not more so than mosquitoes) and abundant in ephemeral water bodies, with greater densities in smaller water bodies. Traditionally, mosquito predators and competitors have been perceived as less common in small ephemeral water bodies (Knight et al 2004, Mottram and Kettle 1997, Roth and Jackson 1987, Spencer et al 1999), but increasing evidence suggests this generalization may not be valid (Brendonck et al 2002, Chase and Knight 2003, Eitam and Blaustein 2004, Lundkvist et al 2003, McDonald and Buchanan 1981, Mogi et al 1999. For example, Mogi et al (1999) found coleopterans, odonates, and chironomids were common in small artiÞcial ground pools (occurring in 52Ð100% of pools) in Indonesia.…”
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confidence: 96%
“…annulirostris adults from year to year. This variation probably reßects its ability to colonize both permanent (Rae 1990) and temporary rain-Þlled pool habitats Morris 1996, Mottram andKettle 1997). Because the monthly rainfall totals in southeastern Queensland during 2000 were below average, Cx.…”
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“…vigilax are predominately saltwater breeders (Lee et al 1984), and Cx. annulirostris are freshwater breeders Whelan 1986, Mottram andKettle 1997). The cycles of high tide ßooding on the coastal wetlands in the dry season suit Ae.…”
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