A DNA barcode reference library of Croatian mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae): implications for identification and delimitation of species, with notes on the distribution of potential vector species.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mosquitoes pose a risk to human health worldwide, and correct species identification and detection of cryptic species are the most important keys for surveillance and control of mosquito vectors. In addition to traditional identification based on morphology, DNA barcoding has recently been widely used as a complementary tool for reliable identification of mosquito species. The main objective of this study was to create a reference DNA barcode library for the Croatian mosquito fauna, which should contribute to more accurate and faster identification of species, including cryptic species, and recognition of relevant vector species.

Methods

Sampling was carried out in three biogeographical regions of Croatia over six years (2017-2022). The mosquitoes were morphologic

SUBMITTER: Busic N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11088778 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature