Distribution and relative density of phlebotomine sandflies (Diptera: Psychodidae) in Rome, Italy

Khoury, Cristina; Cavallini, Claudio; Miceli, N.; Maroli, M.

doi:10.1051/parasite/1992675151

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“…Sandflies of the genus Transphlebotomus are rather scarce throughout their areas of distribution (Rioux and Golvan 1969;Ga´llego Berenguer et al 1992;Khoury et al 1992;Le´ger et al 2000b;Maroli et al 2002;Volf et al 2002;Sawalha et al 2003), except in some particular biotopes such as caves and tunnels (Toumanoff and Chassignet 1954;Le´ger et al 2000a), and in northern areas like Switzerland (Grimm et al 1993), the French Auvergne Pesson et al 1985) and Germany (T.J. Naucke, personal communication) where they seem to be relatively abundant, especially where related species of Phlebotomus are rare.…”

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A molecular analysis of the subgenus Transphlebotomus Artemiev, 1984 (Phlebotomus, Diptera, Psychodidae) inferred from ND4 mtDNA with new northern records of Phlebotomus mascittii Grassi, 1908

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A comparative molecular study was performed on the three species of Phlebotomine sandflies belonging to the subgenus Transphlebotomus Artemiev whose morphological differentiation is difficult. All three species have been suspected, but never proven, to be vectors of Leishmania infantum. The ND4 gene from mtDNA was sequenced from specimens of five populations of Phlebotomus mascittii Grassi from Belgium (the first records of Phlebotomine sandflies from this country), France, and Germany. Additionally, specimens from one population of Lebanese P. canaaniticus Adler and Theodor and of one population of Cypriot P. economidesi Leger, Depaquit and Ferte topotypes were examined. The results reveal the validity of the three taxa inferred from molecular variation and a molecular homogeneity shared by all of the populations of P. mascittii included into the present study. The epidemiological consequences are discussed.

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A molecular analysis of the subgenus Transphlebotomus Artemiev, 1984 (Phlebotomus, Diptera, Psychodidae) inferred from ND4 mtDNA with new northern records of Phlebotomus mascittii Grassi, 1908

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“…The number of trapped sand flies was always very small, usually only 1 or 2 specimens. In most studies, P. mascittii is found in low population densities [41][42][43][44]. The low density may be due to the specific ecological niche they are adapted to (caves, tunnels and natural barns) [41,45].…”

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Phlebotomine sand flies in Southwest Germany: an update with records in new locations

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Background: Vector-borne diseases (VBD) are of growing global importance. Sand flies are potential vectors for phleboviruses (family Phenuiviridae) including Toscana virus (TOSV), Sicilian virus, Sandfly fever, Naples virus, and Leishmania parasites in Europe. To date, only two phlebotomine species have been recorded for Germany: Phlebotomus perniciosus and Phlebotomus mascittii. This study updates the distribution and abundance of the two occurring species. Methods: An entomological field study was carried out during 2015-2018 to assess the abundance of sand flies in Southwest Germany within the federal states Baden-Wuerttemberg (BW) and Rhineland-Palatinate (RLP). A total of 176 collection sites were examined using CDC light traps. Results: A total of 149 individuals of P. mascittii were collected. During 2015-2018, P. mascittii was found at all sites known positive from previous studies and was detected at 15 additional sites previously unknown for the presence of sand flies. Although the environment has changed considerably in 30 years, no significant difference in sand fly dynamics and distribution was found. Phlebotomus perniciosus has only been trapped once since 2001. Conclusions: This study showed that sand flies occur in different areas in Southern Germany where they had not been recorded previously. Therefore, it can be assumed that they are more widespread than expected. In addition, sand flies could be found over several years at the same trapping sites, indicating population stability. This supports the need for continued surveillance of possible vector populations and urgent clarification of the vector competence of P. mascittii.

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The possible region of the Late Miocene split of the sandfly subgenus Transphlebotomus Artemiev and the early late Neogene to late Quaternary dispersal of the ancestor of Phlebotomus mascittii Grassi

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Walochnik

Kniha

2023

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The distribution of the Mediterranean Transphlebotomus species shows a marked zoogeographical dichotomy in the sense that Phlebotomus mascittii has a wide range in Europe, and the other species are restricted to the East Mediterranean region. The study aimed to investigate how the Neogene to late Quaternary climatic-geographical alterations could influence the split of the sandfly subgenus Transphlebotomus and the speciation of Phlebotomus mascitti. For this purpose, the climatic suitability patterns of the species were modelled for seven Neogene and Quaternary periods and the divergence times of Transphlebotomus clades were estimated. The model results suggest that the common ancestor of the extant Mediterranean-European Transphlebotomus species could be adapted to the Late Miocene climate of Western and Central Europe. Phylogenetic results suggest that the speciation of Ph. mascittii started in the Tortonian period, plausibly related to the rise of the Dinaric land bridge. The Central and Eastern Paratethys Seas could have played an important role in the split of the ancestral Phlebotomus mascittii populations and other Transphlebotomus populations. These other species can be the descendants of ancient Transphlebotomus populations adapted to the hotter and drier climate of the areas south of the Central and Eastern Paratethys. Their divergence could be strongly linked to the formation of the Aegean trench and, later, the Messinian salinity crisis. The Pliocene climatic fluctuations could result in habitat loss of Transphlebotomus populations in Europe which was particularly significant during glacial maxima such as the Last Glacial Maximum.

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Distribution and relative density of phlebotomine sandflies (Diptera: Psychodidae) in Rome, Italy

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A molecular analysis of the subgenus Transphlebotomus Artemiev, 1984 (Phlebotomus, Diptera, Psychodidae) inferred from ND4 mtDNA with new northern records of Phlebotomus mascittii Grassi, 1908

A molecular analysis of the subgenus Transphlebotomus Artemiev, 1984 (Phlebotomus, Diptera, Psychodidae) inferred from ND4 mtDNA with new northern records of Phlebotomus mascittii Grassi, 1908

Phlebotomine sand flies in Southwest Germany: an update with records in new locations

The possible region of the Late Miocene split of the sandfly subgenus Transphlebotomus Artemiev and the early late Neogene to late Quaternary dispersal of the ancestor of Phlebotomus mascittii Grassi

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