Molecular confirmation of the occurrence in Germany of Anopheles daciae (Diptera, Culicidae).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anopheles daciae, a newly described member of the Maculipennis group, was recently reported from western, southern and eastern Europe. Before its recognition, it had commonly been listed under the name of An. messeae, due to its extreme morphological and genetic similarities. As the sibling species of the Maculipennis group are known to differ in their vector competences for malaria parasites and other pathogens, the occurrence of An. daciae in a given region might have an impact on the epidemiology of mosquito-borne diseases. Mosquito collections from different localities in Germany were therefore screened for An. daciae.

Methods

Adult and immature Maculipennis group mosquitoes were collected between May 2011 and June 2012 at 23 different sites in eight federal s

SUBMITTER: Kronefeld M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3537658 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature