The second species of Biskratrombium (Trombidiformes: Microtrombidiidae) ectoparasitic on phlebotomine sandflies (Diptera: Psychodidae) from Iran

Majidi, Maryam; Hajiqanbar, Hamidreza; Saboori, Alireza

doi:10.1007/s00436-020-06600-y

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“…The mi tes detected on the sand flies during mi dgut dissection were also identified according to their morphological characters. Identification of the specimens was carried out as described by Fain and Izri (1993), Zhang and Gerson (1995), and Majidi et al (2020). Sand flies collected during field studies in Adana were dissected for species identification.…”

Section: Examination Of Mite Specimensmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…They are also known to be in associated with entomoparasites such as various nematodes, mites and fungi (Karakuş et al, 2013;Dinesh et al, 2014). So far, 15 different families of mites have been identified on sand flies, including Microtrombidiidae and Stigmaei dae which are usually attached to the exoskeleton of adult flies and thei r presence can be determined from visible scars (Majidi et al, 2020). Some of the aforementioned organisms have lethal effects on sand flies, reduci ng their lifes pan or reproductive capacity.…”

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“…Microtrombidiidae belongs to this superfamily (Wohltman et al, 2006). Some larval members of the family Microtrombidiidae have previously been observed as parasites on sand flies (Majidi et al, 2020). Active postlarval stages (deutonymph and adult) of this family are predators and feed on various arthropods, so they may hav e economic importance (Robaux, 1974;Welbourn, 1983;Sevsay and Buğa, 2018).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Until now, 13 genera belonging to the family Microtrombidiidae have been reported in Türkiye (Sevsay, 2017;Buğa and Sevsay, 2020). The genus Biskratro mbium is known only from the larva (Fan and Baker, 1993;Majidi et., 2020). These larvae were reported as ectoparasites only from phlebotomine s and flies.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…These larvae were reported as ectoparasites only from phlebotomine s and flies. Two species belonging to this genus; Biskratrombium coineaui larvae were reported as ectoparasites on the adults of Phlebo tomus papatasi from Algeria and another species B. persicum larvae were observed as ectoparasites on the adults of Phleboto mus alexandri, P. papatasi and Sergentomyia mervynae from Iran (Fain and Izri, 1993;Majidi et al, 2020).…”

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Two parasitic mite species on Phlebotominae sand flies (Diptera: Psychodidae) from Türkiye: Biskratrombium persicum (Microtrombidiidae) and Eustigmaeus johnstoni (Stigmaeidae)

Pekağırbaş

Karakuş

Yılmaz

et al. 2023

Acarological Studies

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Sand flies (Diptera: Psychodidae) are biological vectors for Leishmania species, which are health problems for humans and animals, bacteria such as Bartonella baciliformis, and various viruses belonging to the arboviruses such as Phlebovirus, the families Flaviviridae and Reoviridae. They are also known to be in contact with entomoparasites, such as various nematodes, mites and fungi. For a faunistic study, sand flies were collected by CDC light traps set up in various localities within the scope of two separate field studies carried out in Muğla and Adana provinces, Türkiye. During this study, two ectoparasitic mite species, Eustigmaeus johnstoni Zhang and Gerson on Phlebotomus tobbi Adler, Theodor and Lourie in Muğla province and Biskratrombium persicum Majidi, Hahiqanbar and Saboori (Microtrombidiidae) on Phlebotomus alexandri (Sinton, 1928) in Adana province, were observed from Türkiye. More detailed studies are needed since there are not enough studies about parasitic mites belonging to different families that can infest sand flies, their hosts, and the damage caused by these mites.

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Section: Examination Of Mite Specimensmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Two parasitic mite species on Phlebotominae sand flies (Diptera: Psychodidae) from Türkiye: Biskratrombium persicum (Microtrombidiidae) and Eustigmaeus johnstoni (Stigmaeidae)

Pekağırbaş

Karakuş

Yılmaz

et al. 2023

Acarological Studies

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The role of sand flies as vectors of viruses other than phleboviruses

Jancarova

Polanska

Volf

et al. 2023

Journal of General Virology

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Sand flies (Diptera: Phlebotominae) are proven vectors of various pathogens of medical and veterinary importance. Although mostly known for their pivotal role in the transmission of parasitic protists of the genus Leishmania that cause leishmaniases, they are also proven or suspected vectors of many arboviruses, some of which threaten human and animal health, causing disorders such as human encephalitis (Chandipura virus) or serious diseases of domestic animals (vesicular stomatitis viruses). We reviewed the literature to summarize the current published information on viruses detected in or isolated from phlebotomine sand flies, excluding the family Phenuiviridae with the genus Phlebovirus, as these have been well investigated and up-to-date reviews are available. Sand fly-borne viruses from four other families (Rhabdoviridae, Flaviviridae, Reoviridae and Peribunyaviridae) and one unclassified group (Negevirus) are reviewed for the first time regarding their distribution in nature, host and vector specificity, and potential natural transmission cycles.

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Disentangling detrimental sand fly-mite interactions in a closed laboratory sand fly colony: implications for vector-borne disease studies and guidelines for overcoming severe mite infestations

Nzelu,

Meneses,

Bowhay

et al. 2024

Parasites Vectors

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Background Vector sand fly colonies are a critical component of studies aimed at improving the understanding of the neglected tropical disease leishmaniasis and alleviating its global impact. However, among laboratory-colonized arthropod vectors of infectious diseases, the labor-intensive nature of sand fly rearing coupled with the low number of colonies worldwide has generally discouraged the widespread use of sand flies in laboratory settings. Among the different factors associated with the low productivity of sand fly colonies, mite infestations are a significant factor. Sand fly colonies are prone to infestation by mites, and the physical interactions between sand flies and mites and metabolites have a negative impact on sand fly larval development. Methods Mites were collected from sand fly larval rearing pots and morphologically identified using taxonomic keys. Upon identification, they were photographed with a scanning electron microscope. Several mite control measures were adopted in two different laboratories, one at the Laboratory of Malaria and Vector Research, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases-National Institutes of Health (Rockville, MD, USA), and the other at the University of Calgary (Calgary, AB, Canada). Results The mite species associated with sand fly colonies in the two laboratories were morphologically identified as Tyrophagus sp. and Stratiolaelaps scimitus. While complete eradication of mites in sand fly colonies is considered unrealistic, drastically reducing their population has been associated with higher sand fly productivity. Conclusions We report a case of detrimental interaction between sand flies and Tyrophagus sp. and S. scimitus in a closed laboratory sand fly colony, discuss their impact on sand fly production and provide guidelines for limiting the mite population size in a closed laboratory colony leading to improved sand fly yields. Graphical abstract

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The second species of Biskratrombium (Trombidiformes: Microtrombidiidae) ectoparasitic on phlebotomine sandflies (Diptera: Psychodidae) from Iran

Cited by 4 publications

References 7 publications

Two parasitic mite species on Phlebotominae sand flies (Diptera: Psychodidae) from Türkiye: Biskratrombium persicum (Microtrombidiidae) and Eustigmaeus johnstoni (Stigmaeidae)

Two parasitic mite species on Phlebotominae sand flies (Diptera: Psychodidae) from Türkiye: Biskratrombium persicum (Microtrombidiidae) and Eustigmaeus johnstoni (Stigmaeidae)

The role of sand flies as vectors of viruses other than phleboviruses

Disentangling detrimental sand fly-mite interactions in a closed laboratory sand fly colony: implications for vector-borne disease studies and guidelines for overcoming severe mite infestations

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