Scholarlink

<p><i>Aedes</i> (<i>Fredwardsius</i>) <i>vittatus</i> (Bigot) has a native geographical distribution that encompasses tropical areas of Asia, Africa, and the Mediterranean region of Europe. In its native range, this mosquito species is a potential vector of the dengue, chikungunya, Zika, and yellow fever viruses. Currently, <i>Ae. vittatus</i> is reported in the Caribbean countries of Cuba, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic. We report the discovery of one female <i>Ae. vittatus</i> captured on September 11, 2024, in X-Calakoop, located near a major tourist site in Yucatán. Additionally, 11 mosquito species were found: <i>Aedes aegypti</i> (Linnaeus), <i>Aedes albopictus</i> (Skuse), <i>Aedes bimaculatus</i> Coquillett, <i>Aedes cozumelensis</i> Díaz Nájera, <i>Aedes podographicus</i> Dyar &amp; Knab, <i>Aedes taeniorhynchus</i> (Wiedemann), <i>Culex coronator</i> Dyar &amp; Knab, <i>Culex nigripalpus</i> Theobald, <i>Haemagogus mesodentatus</i> Komp &amp; Kumm, <i>Limatus durhamii</i> Theobald, and <i>Toxorhynchites moctezuma</i> (Dyar &amp; Knab). Notably, <i>Ae. albopictus</i> was the most abundant mosquito in the collection, accounting for 77.5% of the adults and 78.66% of the immature stages. The identification of <i>Ae. vittatus</i> in Mexico represents the first record of this species for continental America. The discovery represents the 252nd species in the country and 49th in Yucatán. The increase in the distribution pattern may have implications for public health in tropical America.</p>

错误：搜索内容不能为空，请输入英文关键词
错误：关键词超出字数限制，请精简
高级检索

The First National Record of the Invasive Mosquito Aedes vittatus (Diptera: Culicidae) in Mexico, a Threat to Public Health in Continental America

  • 期刊论文

  • 发表日期：

    2025年10月22日

查看全文
  • Julio C. Tzuc-Dzul,
  • Julian E. Garcia-Rejon,
  • Nohemi Cigarroa-Toledo,
  • Wilbert A. Chi-Chim,
  • Carlos M. Baak-Baak

摘要

Aedes (Fredwardsius) vittatus (Bigot) has a native geographical distribution that encompasses tropical areas of Asia, Africa, and the Mediterranean region of Europe. In its native range, this mosquito species is a potential vector of the dengue, chikungunya, Zika, and yellow fever viruses. Currently, Ae. vittatus is reported in the Caribbean countries of Cuba, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic. We report the discovery of one female Ae. vittatus captured on September 11, 2024, in X-Calakoop, located near a major tourist site in Yucatán. Additionally, 11 mosquito species were found: Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus), Aedes albopictus (Skuse), Aedes bimaculatus Coquillett, Aedes cozumelensis Díaz Nájera, Aedes podographicus Dyar & Knab, Aedes taeniorhynchus (Wiedemann), Culex coronator Dyar & Knab, Culex nigripalpus Theobald, Haemagogus mesodentatus Komp & Kumm, Limatus durhamii Theobald, and Toxorhynchites moctezuma (Dyar & Knab). Notably, Ae. albopictus was the most abundant mosquito in the collection, accounting for 77.5% of the adults and 78.66% of the immature stages. The identification of Ae. vittatus in Mexico represents the first record of this species for continental America. The discovery represents the 252nd species in the country and 49th in Yucatán. The increase in the distribution pattern may have implications for public health in tropical America.