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Biting midges (Ceratopogonidae) as vectors of avian trypanosomes [PDF]

Parasites & Vectors, 2017
Background Although avian trypanosomes are widespread parasites, the knowledge of their vectors is still incomplete. Despite biting midges (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) are considered as potential vectors of avian trypanosomes, their role in transmission ...
Milena Svobodová, Olga V. Dolnik, Ivan Čepička, Jana Rádrová   +3 more
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Culicoides biting midges involved in transmission of haemoproteids [PDF]

Parasites & Vectors, 2021
Background Culicoides biting midges (Diptera, Ceratopogonidae) are known vectors of avian Haemoproteus parasites. These parasites cause diseases, pathology and even mortality in birds.
Rita Žiegytė, Elena Platonova, Egidijus Kinderis, Andrey Mukhin, Vaidas Palinauskas, Rasa Bernotienė   +5 more
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Biting midges of Egypt (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) [PDF]

Biodiversity Data Journal, 2020
This study is one in a series of planned studies on different Egyptian dipteran taxa aiming to catalogue the whole order in Egypt.All known Egyptian taxa of the family Ceratopogonidae (biting midges) are systematically catalogued. A total number of 64 species belonging to 11 genera, four tribes and four subfamilies has been treated. Data for this study
Magdi El-Hawagry, Salah El-Din El-Azab, Mahmoud Abdel-Dayem, Hathal Al Dhafer   +3 more
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Spatial repellency and vapour toxicity of transfluthrin against the biting midges Culicoides nubeculosus and C. sonorensis (Ceratopogonidae)

Current Research in Insect Science, 2021
Biting midges (Diptera; Ceratopogonidae; Culicoides spp.) are biological vectors of disease agents, and they cause nuisance and insect bite hypersensitivity.
Niels O. Verhulst, Jannis Ceril Cavegn, Alexander Mathis   +2 more
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Occurrence of Biting Midges (Diptera: Culicoides) on Dairy Farms in Eastern Slovakia in Relation to Abiotic Factors

Folia Veterinaria, 2021
Within the scope of our research, we have performed 59 trapping sessions and collected 15,756 biting midges from 20 species at four farms (Kluknava, Ostrov, Turňa nad Bodovou and Zemplínska Teplica), The most frequent types of captured insects were ...
Kočišová A., Kasičová Z., Halán M., Komorová P.   +3 more
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Diversity, Abundance and Host Blood Meal Analysis of Culicoides Latreille (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) from Cattle Pens in Different Land Use Types from Thailand

Insects, 2023
Biting midges of the genus Culicoides Latreille are significant pests and vectors that transmit pathogens to humans and other animals. Cattle are among the important livestock that can potentially be severely affected by Culicoides.
Bhuvadol Gomontean, Kotchaphon Vaisusuk, Wasupon Chatan, Komgrit Wongpakam, Papasara Sankul, Laksika Lachanthuek, Ronnalit Mintara, Isara Thanee, Pairot Pramual   +8 more
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Occurrence, Activity and Control Options Against Biting Midges (Diptera: Culicoides) in Horses

Folia Veterinaria, 2023
Biting midges are insects which annoy horses as they cause discomfort and by the sucking of blood, they cause painful lesions that, in certain cases, can trigger acute allergic reactions. They also act as potential vectors of many pathogens of bacterial,
Pavlík Richard, Kočišová Alica, Schreiberová Andrea, Kasičová Zuzana, Janošková Nikola   +4 more
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Natural Vector of Avian Haemoproteus asymmetricus Parasite and Factors Altering the Spread of Infection

Insects, 2023
Avian haemosporidians (Apicomplexa, Haemosporida) are widespread blood protists, often causing severe haemosporidiosis, pathology, or even mortality in their hosts.
Rita Žiegytė, Vaidas Palinauskas, Rasa Bernotienė   +2 more
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Identity and diversity of blood meal hosts of biting midges (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae: Culicoides Latreille) in Denmark

Parasites & Vectors, 2012
Background Host preference studies in haematophagous insects e.g. Culicoides biting midges are pivotal to assess transmission routes of vector-borne diseases and critical for the development of veterinary contingency plans to identify which species ...
Lassen Sandra B, Nielsen Søren, Kristensen Michael   +2 more
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Genetic characterization and molecular identification of the bloodmeal sources of the potential bluetongue vector Culicoides obsoletus in the Canary Islands, Spain

Parasites & Vectors, 2012
Background Culicoides (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) biting midges are vectors for a diversity of pathogens including bluetongue virus (BTV) that generate important economic losses.
Martínez-de la Puente Josué, Martínez Javier, Ferraguti Martina, Morales-de la Nuez Antonio, Castro Noemí, Figuerola Jordi   +5 more
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