distribution and ecology of the mosquitoes in the Red Sea Governorate, Egypt

ABSTRACT

A survey of the mosquito fauna was conducued in the Red Sea Governorate [RSG], Egypt. Eight mosquito species were found and their distribution and ecology investigated. Culex pipiens and Aedes caspius were common in urban areas while a malaria vector, Anopheles sergentii was found in a single restricted area. A. detritus was found for the first time in the RSG. No Cx. quinquefasciatus were found, indicating that the overlap between Cx. pipiens and Cx. quinquefasciatna probably occurs south of this area. Larval habitats are described for the various mosquitoes and the potential for these mosquitoes in disease transmission is discussed