Notes on the distribution of mosquito species that could potentially transmit West Nile virus on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
We record the spatial and temporal distribution of 8 potential vectors of West Nile virus (WNV) on Vancouver Island in 2003 and 2004. Five species were widely distributed, but the other 3 were restricted to specific larval habitats. Adults were trapped from early April to September. The findings indicate a potential for WNV transmission if the virus arrives on the island. The results extend the published range of 5 mosquito species.
Stephen
Craig
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Centre for Coastal Health, Malaspina University College, Nanaimo, Canada.
Plamondon
Nadia
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Belton
Peter
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D000330:Aedes; D000818:Animals; D000852:Anopheles; D001955:British Columbia; D009033:Culicidae / Q000821:virology*; D006801:Humans; D007303:Insect Vectors / Q000821:virology; D007814:Larva; D011159:Population Surveillance; D014901:West Nile Fever / Q000635:transmission; D014902:West Nile virus