Les Culicides de l'Afrique méditerranéenne : espèces présentes et répartition (Diptera, Nematocera)

Brunhes, Jacques; Hassaine, Karima; Rhaiem, Adel; Hervy, Jean-Paul

doi:10.3406/bsef.2000.16659

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“…The most commonly used ID tools were MosKeyTool Version 2.2 by Günay et al [ 3 ] (72% of responders), the dichotomous key from the publication by Becker et al [ 1 ] (38%), the CD-ROM of Schaffner et al [ 13 ] focusing on the mosquitoes of Europe (32%), the latter often associated with the CD-ROM of Brunhes et al [ 2 ] focusing on the mosquitoes of North Africa, and the keys on the Walter Reed Biosystematics Unit (WRBU) website ( https://www.wrbu.si.edu/vectorspecies/keys : 8%). Many other tools were used at a frequency ≤5%, including internet sources and old scientific literature ( Supplementary file 5 ).…”

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“…This indicates that MosKeyTool and other computer-aided illustrated ID tools which have a multi-criteria approach (i.e., non-dichotomous) are appreciated and respond to demand. More surprising is the continued use of CD-ROMs (Brunhes et al [ 2 ], Schaffner et al [ 13 ]) despite the fact that they have been integrated into MosKeyTool. This may be due to the obvious differences in the interfaces of these tools, the CD-ROM being perhaps perceived as more “user-friendly” than MosKeyTool/Xper2™ software.…”

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Assessment of expertise in morphological identification of mosquito species (Diptera, Culicidae) using photomicrographs

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Accurate identification of insect species is an indispensable and challenging requirement for every entomologist, particularly if the species is involved in disease outbreaks. The European MediLabSecure project designed an identification (ID) exercise available to any willing participant with the aim of assessing and improving knowledge in mosquito taxonomy. The exercise was based on high-definition photomicrographs of mosquitoes (26 adult females and 12 larvae) collected from the western Palaearctic. Sixty-five responses from Europe, North Africa and the Middle East were usable. The study demonstrated that the responders were better at identifying females (82% correct responses) than larvae (63%). When the responders reported that they were sure of the accuracy of their ID, the success rate of ID increased (92% for females and 88% for larvae). The top three tools used for ID were MosKeyTool (72% of responders), the ID key following Becker et al. [2010. Mosquitoes and their control, 2nd edn. Berlin: Springer] (38%), and the CD-ROM of Schaffner et al. [2001. Les moustiques d’Europe: logiciel d’identification et d’enseignement – The mosquitoes of Europe: an identification and training programme. Montpellier: IRD; EID] (32%), while other tools were used by less than 10% of responders. Responders reporting the identification of mosquitoes using the MosKeyTool were significantly better (80% correct responses) than non-MosKeyTool users (69%). Most responders (63%) used more than one ID tool. The feedback from responders in this study was positive, with the exercise being perceived as halfway between educational training and a fun quiz. It raised the importance of further expanding training in mosquito ID for better preparedness of mosquito surveillance and control programmes.

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Assessment of expertise in morphological identification of mosquito species (Diptera, Culicidae) using photomicrographs

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“…Subsequently, several factors have contributed to its adaptation to the urban environment and worldwide invasion, in particular genetic predisposition, drought-resistant eggs, preferences for human blood, and larval development in man-made container habitats [ 85 ]. This species has been reported in the five countries of North Africa [ 17 ]. Despite its complete eradication in 1967 in Egypt [ 56 ], this mosquito re-emerged forty years later, in southern Egypt, in the Aswan [ 86 ] and Toshka localities [ 56 ].…”

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“…After the pioneering entomological works realized by the Sergent brothers [ 14 ] and Senevet and Andarelli [ 15 , 16 ], forty-years later, Brunhes et al developed useful software for identifying Culicidae in Mediterranean Africa [ 17 ]. Recently, Robert et al provided an updated distribution chart of the Euro-Mediterranean mosquito species including Algeria, Egypt, Lybia, Morocco and Tunisia [ 18 ].…”

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Mosquito Vectors (Diptera: Culicidae) and Mosquito-Borne Diseases in North Africa

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Almeras

Parola

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Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) are of significant public health importance because of their ability to transmit major diseases to humans and animals, and are considered as the world’s most deadly arthropods. In recent decades, climate change and globalization have promoted mosquito-borne diseases’ (MBDs) geographic expansion to new areas, such as North African countries, where some of these MBDs were unusual or even unknown. In this review, we summarize the latest data on mosquito vector species distribution and MBDs affecting both human and animals in North Africa, in order to better understand the risks associated with the introduction of new invasive mosquito species such as Aedes albopictus. Currently, 26 mosquito species confirmed as pathogen vectors occur in North Africa, including Aedes (five species), Culex (eight species), Culiseta (one species) and Anopheles (12 species). These 26 species are involved in the circulation of seven MBDs in North Africa, including two parasitic infections (malaria and filariasis) and five viral infections (WNV, RVF, DENV, SINV and USUV). No bacterial diseases have been reported so far in this area. This review may guide research studies to fill the data gaps, as well as helping with developing effective vector surveillance and controlling strategies by concerned institutions in different involved countries, leading to cooperative and coordinate vector control measures.

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“…For the mosquitoes, the situation of Reghaia provides a suitable habitat for mosquitoes to breed and grow. Brunhes et al (2000) noted that the Culicidian fauna of Algeria includes 48 species. In a previous study on Culicidae biosystematics at four stations in the eastern part of Algiers, Lounaci (2003)…”

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Eco-biological Study of the Mosquitofish Gambusia affinis from Oubeira lake

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Kara

Bouamama

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JAFH

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Gambusia was studied in Oubeira lake in spring 2016. A total of 100 specimens were collected in the lake. The sex ratio was F:M = 5.12: 1. The length-weight relationship was estimated for the population, with Wt = 0.0197Lt2.4451. The condition factor was calculated C=1±0.2 (for population) and a significant difference was observed between males and females. For 100 examined stomachs, the diet mainly consists of algae (N=54.96%, Pi= 166%, O=91%), followed by the mosquito larvae (N=21.52%, Pi= 65%, O=49%), detritus (N=19.2%, Pi= 58%, O=46%) and arthropods (N=4.3%, Pi= 13%, O=13%). For mosquitoes, two genus were recorded: Culiseta and Culex with 4 species: Culex pipiens, Culex theileri, Culex laticinctus and Culex antennatus. The culture experiments confirmed the important predation on mosquito larvae was observed with feeding intensity for females and males of 86 ± 12.28 % and 92 ± 8 % for the Culex larvae and 91 ± 7 and 93.66 ± 5.68 for the Culiseta larvae, respectively. No significant difference was observed between the sexes or for mosquito larvae. Our data support the idea that the introduction of mosquitofish has both negative and positive effects since this fish feeds on the most abundant food and not only on mosquitoes.

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Les Culicides de l'Afrique méditerranéenne : espèces présentes et répartition (Diptera, Nematocera)

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Assessment of expertise in morphological identification of mosquito species (Diptera, Culicidae) using photomicrographs

Assessment of expertise in morphological identification of mosquito species (Diptera, Culicidae) using photomicrographs

Mosquito Vectors (Diptera: Culicidae) and Mosquito-Borne Diseases in North Africa

Eco-biological Study of the Mosquitofish Gambusia affinis from Oubeira lake

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