Attractiveness of black Shannon trap for phlebotomines

Sandflies (Diptera: Psychodidae) in rural and urban environments in an endemic area of cutaneous leishmaniasis in southern Brazil

“…neivai (Galati et al 2010); however, the black trap attached significantly more Ny. whitmani than the white trap on the Bodoquena Range in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul (MS) (Galati et al 2001). The monthly variation of Ny.…”

“…In the rural areas, two techniques were used: automatic light traps installed one day per month at the 12 points sampled from 06:00 pm-07:00 am from April 2009-March 2010 and at one of these sites (Jacutinga neighbourhood -forest edge of the fishing area), a modified black and white Shannon trap was also used (Galati et al 2001). This trap was used once during each of the following seasons: spring 2009 (06:00 pm-03:00 am), summer 2010 (06:00 pm-04:00 am) and fall 2010 (06:00 pm-06:00 am).…”

European Network for Neglected Vectors and Vector-Borne Infections COST Action Guidelines: What Is This About and What Is This For?

“…Shannon traps can also be illuminated and baited by placing humans or animals next to them. Studies in Brazil have shown that the black nets seem to be more attractive for sand flies and lead to higher yields (Galati et al 2001). Shannon traps are most effective in a forest environment, where specific insect resting sites are not readily apparent.…”

Flebotomíneos (Diptera: Psychodidae) coletados com armadilha malaise no Centro-Oeste de Minas Gerais

“…Para sua coleta ou captura utilizam-se armadilhas com iscas luminosas, animal ou química (Galati et al 2001, Pinto et al 2001, Oliveira et al 2003. Trabalhos com armadilha de interceptação de vôo, como a armadilha de Malaise, são escassos na entomologia médica, especialmente para os fl ebotomíneos.…”