Genetic Structure of Aedes (Stegomyia) albopictus Populations in Russia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Aedes (Stegomyia) albopictus was found for the first time in 2011 on the Black Sea coast in Russia, and during 2011-2019, the species expanded over two climate zones Cfa and Csa.

Methods

Here, we studied the sequence diversity of the mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase I (COI) gene, 1317-1433bp in length. In total, 131 specimens of Ae. albopictus sampled from 21 locations in Russia and Abkhazia were examined.

Results

Two of the six identified mitochondrial haplotypes were detected for the first time. Four COI haplotypes were shared by at least two studied local populations. The most prevalent H1 and H2 haplotypes dominated in all the sampled localities in the Cfa zone. The H3 haplotype was prevalent in the Csa zone.

SUBMITTER: Shaikevich E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10440497 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature