Confirmation of Anopheles (Anopheles) calderoni Wilkerson, 1991 (Diptera: Culicidae) in Colombia and Ecuador through molecular and morphological correlation with topotypic material

Obando, Ranulfo González; Carrejo, Nancy; Wilkerson, Richard C.; Alarcon, Joubert; Alarcon-Ormasa, Joubert; Ruiz, Freddy; Bhatia, R.; Loaiza, José R.; Linton, Yvonne‐Marie

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“…punctimacula was the species recorded; however, An. calderoni was recently reported in various PAC localities, as supported by adult and larval diagnostic characters and mosquito barcoding [21]. In Piura Department in neighboring Peru, An.…”

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Malaria Vectors in Ecologically Heterogeneous Localities of the Colombian Pacific Region

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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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Malaria Vectors in Ecologically Heterogeneous Localities of the Colombian Pacific Region

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“…group. Anopheles ( Anopheles ) malefactor Dyar & Knab (Wilkerson 1990) and Anopheles ( Anopheles ) shanonni Davis (Wilkerson et al 1997, González et al 2010) are the two other species in this group and they may be present in Colombia. The role of each of these species in malarial transmission is unknown.…”

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“…( An. ) calderoni has been identified in several malarious eco-regions (coast, foothills and high valleys) of South America, including areas of Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela and Colombia (González et al 2010). In Peru, it was found from coastal areas to 1,080 masl; in some instances, it competed in abundance with An.…”

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“…Additionally, socioeconomic, political and public safety conditions complicate the surveillance of patients and vectors (Beyrer et al 2006). The situation has become more critical with the development of urban transmission in some regions (Méndez & Carrasquilla 1995, Porras et al 2001, Ochoa & Osorio 2006), the presence of new species (González et al 2010, Ruiz et al 2010) and the presence of species complexes (Brochero et al 2010, Gutiérrez et al 2010a). …”

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Malaria vector species in Colombia: a review

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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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“…Among the mitochondrion genes, the COI gene has been extensively used for phylogenetic analysis by itself or in combination with nuclear genes and has proven to be phylogenetically highly informative in many insect groups. DNA barcoding, a short standardized fragment of the mtDNA COI gene for accurate species identification, was first advocated in 2003, and since then, barcoding has proven useful for species delineation in a number of insect taxa (29,30), including mosquitoes (31)(32)(33)(34).…”

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Phylogenetic Analysis of the Oriental-Palearctic-Afrotropical Members of Anopheles (Culicidae: Diptera) Based on Nuclear rDNA and Mitochondrial DNA Characteristics

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SUMMARY:The phylogenetic relationships of Anopheles spp. at the junction of Oriental, Palearctic, and Afrotropical regions in the Iranian plateau were investigated using molecular markers. A 711-bp mitochondrial DNA cytochrome oxidase C subunit I (COI) fragment and the entire second internal transcribed spacer (ITS2) region (286-576 bp) of the nuclear ribosomal DNA (rDNA-ITS2) were sequenced from 14 and 28 taxa, respectively. The analyses included 12 species within Anopheles and 4 within the Myzorhynchus Series of the subgenus Anopheles, 8 within Neocellia, 6 within Myzomyia, 3 within Paramyzomyia, and 1 within the Pyretophorus Series of the subgenus Cellia. The congruent tree topologies of both molecular markers strongly supported monophyly of subgenera Anopheles and Cellia. Phylogenetic trees constructed on the basis of ITS2 sequences could accurately categorize all of the series according to the classical taxonomy but could not distinguish Pyretophorus (Anopheles subpictus) from Paramyzomyia Series. Although sequence data of the COI region were available for only 14 species, the inferred trees revealed good classification among the series but could not show the monophyletic relationship of Cellia spp. Except for a few cases, the tree inferred from ITS2 sequences revealed the best classification for the species studied. The molecular data could significantly improve our understanding of the phylogenetic position of the taxa.

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Confirmation of Anopheles (Anopheles) calderoni Wilkerson, 1991 (Diptera: Culicidae) in Colombia and Ecuador through molecular and morphological correlation with topotypic material

Cited by 29 publications

References 14 publications

Malaria Vectors in Ecologically Heterogeneous Localities of the Colombian Pacific Region

Malaria Vectors in Ecologically Heterogeneous Localities of the Colombian Pacific Region

Malaria vector species in Colombia: a review

Phylogenetic Analysis of the Oriental-Palearctic-Afrotropical Members of Anopheles (Culicidae: Diptera) Based on Nuclear rDNA and Mitochondrial DNA Characteristics

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