Polygamy: The possibly significant behavior of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus in relation to the efficient transmission of dengue virus
Autor(es): Choochote, Wej; Tippawangkosol, Pongsri; Jitpakdi, Atchariya; Sukontason, Kabkaew L.; Pitasawat, Benjawan; Sukontason, Kom; Jariyapan, Narissara
Resumo: The polygamous behavior of male Aedes aegypti (L.) and Ae. albopictus (Skuse) was investigated by co-habiting a newly-emerged male and females in a 30 cm3 cage (1 male: 20 females) for up to 5 consecutive days. As determined by insemination rates, the results indicated that one Ae. aegypti and Ae. albopictus male could successfully mate with 1.10 (0-4), 4.10 (1-8), 5.40 (4-8), 5.10 (2-8), 5.15 (3-9) and 0.20 (0-3), 1.70 (0-3), 2.35 (1-4), 2.30 (0-4), 2.35 (1-4) Ae. aegypti and Ae. albopictus females, respectively on day 1,2,3,4 and 5 consecutively. The possibly significant role of their polygamy in relation to dengue virus transmission is discussed.
Imprenta: Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health , v. 32, n. 4, p. 745-748, 2001
Descritores: Aedes aegypti - RNA ; Aedes aegypti - Dengue ; Aedes aegypti - Public health
Data de publicação: 2001
