Man-biting activity of Anopheles (Nyssorhynchus) albimanus and An. (Kerteszia) neivai (Diptera: Culicidae) in the Pacific Lowlands of Colombia

Solarte, Yezid; Hurtado, C L; Obando, Ranulfo González; Alexander, Bruce

doi:10.1590/s0074-02761996000200002

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“…albimanus was variable, with at least two peaks: one towards midnight and a second one of less intensity before dawn in both intra and peri-domicile areas (Olah & Montoya 1985, Quiñones et al 1987, Frederickson 1993, Solarte et al 1996, Rubio-Palis 2000). Solarte et al (1996) established that on the Naya River nearly 19% of mosquitoes entered houses to feed, a behaviour later confirmed by Olano et al (1997) for the urban area of Buenaventura. In this area, the peak of greatest haematophagic activity is located outside of houses between 6:00–9:00 pm.…”

Section: Primary Malaria Vector Speciesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…( Nys. ) albimanus have a short flight range and are endophagic and exophagic, the latter being the prevalent characteristic (Solarte et al 1996, Olano et al 1997). In El Salvador, mark, release and recapture studies demonstrated that adults travel 3 km in 6.5 days, although (Curry 1925) a greater dispersal range has been estimated in Panama (19 and 32 km), possibly aided by wind.…”

Section: Primary Malaria Vector Speciesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…It is interesting to note that 87% of the larvae were found within 0–5 m of the ground and the greatest larvae index was found within 0–2 m (Solarte et al 1994). In these areas, which are characterised by the absence of stables or domestic animals, the species is typically active over the entire day (Solarte et al 1996); however, at dusk the population becomes dispersed towards nearby towns where humans are present. Because of its marked exophilia and the lack of adequate resting and oviposition sites in the towns, most individuals later return to the mangroves, where breeding sites were abundant (Astaiza et al 1988).…”

Section: Secondary Malaria Vector Speciesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…(Ker.) neivai did not present intra-domicile activity but exhibited an extra-domicile activity peak between 6:00–8:00 pm in other locations on the Colombian Pacific coast such as in Zacarias (a town near Buenaventura) (González et al 1997) and marked daytime activity within forests near mangroves where its breeding sites predominate such as in the Naya River area (Solarte et al 1996). …”

Section: Secondary Malaria Vector Speciesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Malaria vector species in Colombia: a review

Lerma¹,

Solarte

Giraldo-Calderón³

et al. 2011

Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz

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Here we present a comprehensive review of the literature on the vectorial importance of the major Anopheles malaria vectors in Colombia. We provide basic information on the geographical distribution, altitudinal range, immature habitats, adult behaviour, feeding preferences and anthropophily, endophily and infectivity rates. We additionally review information on the life cycle, longevity and population fluctuation of Colombian Anopheles species. Emphasis was placed on the primary vectors that have been epidemiologically incriminated in malaria transmission: Anopheles darlingi, Anopheles albimanus and Anopheles nuneztovari. The role of a selection of local, regional or secondary vectors (e.g., Anopheles pseudopunctipennis and Anopheles neivai) is also discussed. We highlight the importance of combining biological, morphological and molecular data for the correct taxonomical determination of a given species, particularly for members of the species complexes. We likewise emphasise the importance of studying the bionomics of primary and secondary vectors along with an examination of the local conditions affecting the transmission of malaria. The presence and spread of the major vectors and the emergence of secondary species capable of transmitting human Plasmodia are of great interest. When selecting control measures, the anopheline diversity in the region must be considered. Variation in macroclimate conditions over a species’ geographical range must be well understood and targeted to plan effective control measures based on the population dynamics of the local Anopheles species.

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Section: Primary Malaria Vector Speciesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Primary Malaria Vector Speciesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Secondary Malaria Vector Speciesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Secondary Malaria Vector Speciesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Malaria vector species in Colombia: a review

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Solarte

Giraldo-Calderón³

et al. 2011

Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz

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“…PAC is located in the biogeographic Chocó zone [5] and presents diverse ecological and climate conditions with five natural subregions [6] that are predicted to affect Anopheles vector species distribution and behavior [7].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Malaria Vectors in Ecologically Heterogeneous Localities of the Colombian Pacific Region

et al. 2014

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The Colombian Pacific region is second nationally in number of malaria cases reported. This zone presents great ecological heterogeneity and Anopheles species diversity. However, little is known about the current spatial and temporal distribution of vector species. This study, conducted in three ecologically different localities of the Pacific region, aimed to evaluate the composition and distribution of Anopheles species and characterize transmission intensity. A total of 4,016 Anopheles mosquitoes were collected representing seven species. The composition and dominant species differed in each locality. Three species were infected with malaria parasites: Anopheles darlingi and An. calderoni were infected with Plasmodium falciparum and An. nuneztovari with Plasmodium vivax VK210 and VK247. Annual EIRs varied from 3.5–7.2 infective bites per year. These results confirm the importance of the primary vector An. nuneztovari in areas disturbed by human interventions, of An. darlingi in deforested margins of humid tropical rainforest and An. albimanus and the suspected vector An. calderoni in areas impacted by urbanization and large-scale palm oil agriculture close to the coast. This constitutes the first report in the Colombia Pacific region of naturally infected An. darlingi, and in Colombia of naturally infected An. calderoni. Further studies should evaluate the epidemiological importance of An. calderoni in the Pacific region.

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Blood feeding habits of mosquitoes: hardly a bite in South America

2022

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Mosquito blood feeding plays a key role in epidemiology. Despite its importance and large number of studies worldwide, less attention has been paid in South America. We summarized some general concepts and methodological issues related to the study of mosquito blood feeding habits, and compiled and analyzed all published information regarding the subject in the continent until 2020. Available literature comprised 152 scientific studies, that pursued different approaches: human landing catches (102 studies), baited trap (19), and blood meal analyses of collected specimens (38). Among the latter, 23 used serological and 15 molecular techniques. Species most frequently studied were those incriminated in malaria transmission, whereas relevant vectors such as Aedes aegypti , Ae. albopictus , and Haemagogus janthinomys were surprisingly neglected. Brazil was the leading country both in number of works and species studied. For over 70% of the species and three out of 13 South American countries there is no single information on mosquito blood feeding habits. Data from baited traps included 143 mosquito species, 83.9% of which were attracted to humans, either exclusively (10.5%) or in combination with other vertebrates (73.4%). Host blood identification of field collected specimens provided data on 102 mosquito species, and 60.8% of these fed on humans (55.9% combined with other vertebrates). Only 17 of the 73 species assessed by both methods yielded similar feeding patterns. Finally, supplementary tables are provided in a comprehensive summary of all information available and information gaps are highlighted for future research in the continent. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s00436-022-07537-0.

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Man-biting activity of Anopheles (Nyssorhynchus) albimanus and An. (Kerteszia) neivai (Diptera: Culicidae) in the Pacific Lowlands of Colombia

Cited by 19 publications

References 6 publications

Malaria vector species in Colombia: a review

Malaria vector species in Colombia: a review

Malaria Vectors in Ecologically Heterogeneous Localities of the Colombian Pacific Region

Blood feeding habits of mosquitoes: hardly a bite in South America

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