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A list of mosquito species of the Brazilian State of Pernambuco, including the first report of Haemagogus janthinomys (Diptera: Culicidae), yellow fever vector and 14 other species (Diptera: Culicidae) / Lista de espécies de mosquitos do Estado de Pernambuco e primeiro relato de Haemagogus janthinomys (Diptera: Culicidae) vetor de febre amarela silvestre e outras 14 espécies (Diptera: Culicidae)
Aragão, Nádia Consuelo; Müller, Gerson Azulim; Balbino, Valdir Queiroz; Costa Junior, César Raimundo Lima; Figueirêdo Júnior, Carlos Santiago; Alencar, Jerônimo; Marcondes, Carlos Brisola.
  • Aragão, Nádia Consuelo; Federal University of Pernambuco. Department of Genetics. Recife. BR
  • Müller, Gerson Azulim; Federal University of Paraná. Department of Zoology. Graduation in Entomology. Curitiba. BR
  • Balbino, Valdir Queiroz; Federal University of Pernambuco. Department of Genetics. Recife. BR
  • Costa Junior, César Raimundo Lima; Federal University of Pernambuco. Department of Genetics. Recife. BR
  • Figueirêdo Júnior, Carlos Santiago; Federal University of Pernambuco. Department of Genetics. Recife. BR
  • Alencar, Jerônimo; Oswaldo Cruz Foundation. Oswaldo Cruz Institute. Laboratory of Diptera. Rio de Janeiro. BR
  • Marcondes, Carlos Brisola; Federal University of Santa Catarina. Centre of Biological Sciences. Department of Microbiology. Florianópolis. BR
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop ; 43(4): 458-459, jul.-ago. 2010.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-556016
ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION:

Besides mosquito species adapted to urban environments (Culex quinquefasciatus, Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus), only 15 species of Anopheles had been recorded in the State of Pernambuco.

METHODS:

Human-landing mosquitoes were collected in Dois Irmãos Park, in Recife.

RESULTS:

The first report for the state of Haemagogus janthinomys, an important vector of yellow fever virus, and 14 other species, including Trichoprosopon lampropus, a first reported for Brazil.

CONCLUSIONS:

The mosquito fauna in the area is diversified and has potential medical and veterinary importance.
RESUMO

INTRODUÇÃO:

Além de mosquitos adaptados ao ambiente urbano (Culex quinquefasciatus, Aedes aegypti e Ae. albopictus), apenas 15 espécies de Anopheles haviam sido relatadas no Estado de Pernambuco.

MÉTODOS:

Mosquitos que pousavam em humanos no Parque Dois Irmãos, em Recife foram coletados.

RESULTADOS:

Haemagogus janthinomys, importante vetor de vírus de febre amarela, e outras 14 espécies são relatadas pela primeira vez no estado, incluindo Trichoprosopon lampropus, relatado pela primeira vez no Brasil.

CONCLUSÕES:

A fauna de mosquitos na área é muito diversificada e tem potencial importância médica e veterinária.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Insect Vectors / Culicidae Limits: Animals Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2010 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Paraná/BR / Federal University of Pernambuco/BR / Federal University of Santa Catarina/BR / Oswaldo Cruz Foundation/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Insect Vectors / Culicidae Limits: Animals Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2010 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Paraná/BR / Federal University of Pernambuco/BR / Federal University of Santa Catarina/BR / Oswaldo Cruz Foundation/BR