Biological and behavioral features and colonization of the sylvatic mosquito Sabethes identicus (Diptera: Culicidae).

ABSTRACT: Mosquitoes of the genus Sabethes are exclusively sylvatic species occurring in Central and South Americas, where they play a role in the transmission of arbovirus. Sabethes identicus, a common bamboo-breeder species, has been found naturally infected with yellow fever virus. Our study aimed to describe biological and behavioral features of Sa. identicus in the laboratory, as well as establish and standardize an isolated colony for experimental assays. We tested different larval densities and evaluated larval and pupal development time, oviposition behavior, egg production, and longevity. We also shot and video-documented bionomics and behavioral aspects of the mosquitoes in the field and laboratory. A colony with more than 30 generations was achieved. Embryogenesis of Sa. identicus is comp

SUBMITTER: Lima Bersot MI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10735041 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature