title: Occurrence of immature forms of culicids (Insecta: Diptera) in the northeastern region of Brazil.
abstract: The Culicidae family is represented by approximately 3,610 species, among which many are involved in transmission of pathogens and parasites, thus presenting great medical-veterinary importance. In Brazil, the state of Pernambuco is considered an endemic area for many diseases vectored by mosquitoes, such as human and canine filariasis, caused by Wuchereria bancrofti and Dirofilaria immitis, respectively. The aim of this study was to evaluate the occurrence of immature forms of culicids, over an one-year period, in a specific area of northeastern region of Brazil. Culicids larvae were collected from traps located on the ground and in treetops, between october 2012 and september 2013. Ten different species of culicids were identified. The greatest number of larvae were collected in september 2013 and the lowest number in december 2012. Stegomyia (Stegomyia) albopicta (46.45%; 5,908/12,718), Culex (Culex) maxi (35.56%; 4,523/12,718) and Limatus durhamii (12.58%; 1,600/12,718) were the most frequent species. The human and animal populations living in the study area are exposed to culicids and transmission agents throughout the year, especially after the rains. Therefore, control and prevention measures against culicids must be adopted in the study area.
authors: Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciência Animal Tropical, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco ? UFRPE, Recife, PE, Brazil.
authors: Cristiane Maia da
authors: CM
authors: Silva
authors: Departamento de Medicina Veterinária, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco ? UFRPE, Recife, PE, Brazil.
authors: Henrique Silva
authors: HS
authors: Sérvio
authors: Departamento de Medicina Veterinária, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco ? UFRPE, Recife, PE, Brazil.
authors: Rafael Antonio Nascimento
authors: RA
authors: Ramos
authors: Departamento de Medicina Veterinária, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco ? UFRPE, Recife, PE, Brazil.
authors: Maria Aparecida da Gloria
authors: MA
authors: Faustino
authors: Departamento de Medicina Veterinária, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco ? UFRPE, Recife, PE, Brazil.
authors: Leucio Câmara
authors: LC
authors: Alves
authors: Unidade Acadêmica de Garanhuns ? UAG, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco ? UFRPE, Garanhuns, PE, Brazil.
authors: Gílcia Aparecida de
authors: GA
authors: Carvalho
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001938:Brazil; D009033:Culicidae / Q000254:growth & development; D003710:Demography; D013997:Time Factors