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Synopsis of the genera of Ceratopogonidae (Diptera) [PDF]

open access: yesAnnales de Parasitologie Humaine et Comparée, 1974
A synopsis is presented for the classification of the 78 genera and subgenera of Ceratopogonidae of the world. Taxonomic keys are given for the separation of the genera. A short history is given for the classification of the family. The biting midges of this family include important bloodsucking pests, vectors of several animal diseases, pollinators of
N. Ratanaworabhan   +2 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Seasonal variation and impact of waste-water lagoons as larval habitat on the population dynamics of Culicoides sonorensis (Diptera:Ceratpogonidae) at two dairy farms in northern California. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
The Sacramento (northern Central) Valley of California (CA) has a hot Mediterranean climate and a diverse ecological landscape that is impacted extensively by human activities, which include the intensive farming of crops and livestock. Waste-water ponds,
Barker, Christopher M   +7 more
core   +2 more sources

The mitochondrial genome of Forcipomyia makanensis (Insecta: Diptera: Ceratopogonidae)

open access: yesMitochondrial DNA. Part B. Resources, 2019
In this study, the complete mitochondrial genome of the Forcipomyia makanensis was sequenced and analyzed. The mitochondrial genome is 16,558 bp long and contains 13 protein-coding genes, two rRNA genes, 22 tRNA genes, and one control region.
Xiaohong Jiang   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Diptera, Ceratopogonidae Newman, 1834: New records of Biting and Predaceous midges from Iberá wetlands, Argentina [PDF]

open access: yesCheck List, 2012
The first Argentina records of four species of biting and predaceous midges (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) are provided from the Iberá wetlands in Corrientes Province: Forcipomyia (Euprojoannisia) unica Bystrak and Wirth, Echinohelea blantoni Wirth ...
Gustavo Spinelli   +2 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Factores asociados a la polinización del cultivo de cacao (Theobroma cacao L.)

open access: yesAgronomía Mesoamericana, 2023
Introducción. La polinización es importante en gran parte de los sistemas productivos mundiales, tal es el caso del cultivo de cacao (Theobroma cacao L.), el cual depende de la actividad de los insectos para su polinización. Objetivo.
Diana Katherinne Ríos-Moyano   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Barcoding of the Genus Culicoides (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) in Austria—An Update of the Species Inventory Including the First Records of Three Species in Austria

open access: yesPathogens, 2020
Ceratopogonidae are small nematoceran Diptera with a worldwide distribution, consisting of more than 5400 described species, divided into 125 genera. The genus Culicoides is known to comprise hematophagous vectors of medical and veterinary importance ...
C. Zittra   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Biting midges (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) from an urban forest fragment in Central Amazon (Brazil): Effects of opening areas on abundance, richness, and composition

open access: yesAnais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências, 2017
We assessed the immature stages of Ceratopogonidae (Diptera) in artificial containers in an urban forest fragment in Manaus (Brazil), including their behavioral, biological and ecological information.
EDUARDA D.R. DOURADO   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The tree that hides the forest: cryptic diversity and phylogenetic relationships in the Palaearctic vector Obsoletus/Scoticus Complex (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) at the European level

open access: yesParasites & Vectors, 2020
Culicoides obsoletus is an abundant and widely distributed Holarctic biting midge species, involved in the transmission of bluetongue virus (BTV) and Schmallenberg virus (SBV) to wild and domestic ruminants.
Antoine Mignotte   +47 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Blood-meal analysis of Culicoides (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) reveals a broad host range and new species records for Romania

open access: yesParasites & Vectors, 2020
Culicoides biting midges are potential vectors of different pathogens. However, especially for eastern Europe, there is a lack of knowledge on the host-feeding patterns of this vector group. Therefore, this study aimed to identify Culicoides spp.
Alexandru Tomazatos   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Assessment of vector/host contact: comparison of animal-baited traps and UV-light/suction trap for collecting Culicoides biting midges (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae), vectors of Orbiviruses [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
BACKGROUND The emergence and massive spread of bluetongue in Western Europe during 2006-2008 had disastrous consequences for sheep and cattle production and confirmed the ability of Palaearctic Culicoides (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) to transmit the virus.
Allène, Xavier   +10 more
core   +1 more source

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