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A list of mosquito species of the Brazilian State of Pernambuco, including the first report of Haemagogus janthinomys (Diptera: Culicidae), yellow fever vector and 14 other species (Diptera: Culicidae)

2010; Brazilian Society of Tropical Medicine; Volume: 43; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1590/s0037-86822010000400024

ISSN

1678-9849

Autores

Nádia Consuelo Aragão, Gerson Azulim Müller, Valdir de Queiroz Balbino, César Raimundo Lima Costa, Carlos Santiago Figueirêdo Júnior, Jerônimo Alencar, Carlos Brisóla Marcondes,

Tópico(s)

Viral Infections and Vectors

Resumo

INTRODUCTION: Besides mosquito species adapted to urban environments (Culex quinquefasciatus, Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus), only 15 species of Anopheles had been recorded in the State of Pernambuco. METHODS: Human-landing mosquitoes were collected in Dois Irmãos Park, in Recife. RESULTS: The first report for the state of Haemagogus janthinomys, an important vector of yellow fever virus, and 14 other species, including Trichoprosopon lampropus, a first reported for Brazil. CONCLUSIONS: The mosquito fauna in the area is diversified and has potential medical and veterinary importance.

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