The occurrence of Aedes (Stegomyia) aegypti (Linnaeus) and Aedes (Stegomyia) albopictus (Skuse) in a rural area in Northern Parana, Brazil and the associated Culicidae fauna

Autor(es): Lopes, J.


Resumo: To verify the possible occurrence of Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus, 1761) and Aedes albopictus (Skuse, 1894) in a rural area in Northern Parana, Brazil, a water tank was installed on a farm, to work as an artificial breeding site. Collections were carried out every 15 days, during a period of 2 years. 12,876 Culicidae larvae, belonging to 10 different species, including Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus, were collected, indicating their occurrence.


Palavras-Chave: Diptera; Forest day mosquito; Mosquitoes; Yellow fever mosquito; Artificial breeding sites; Water tanks


Imprenta: Revista Brasileira de Zoologia, v. 19, n. 4, p. 1075-1079, 2002.


Descritores: Aedes aegypti - Public health


Data de publicação: 2002