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Sequencing and analysis of the complete mitochondrial genome of Culex gelidus (Diptera: Culicidae)

open access: yesMitochondrial DNA. Part B. Resources, 2017
In this study, we sequenced and analyzed the complete mitochondrial genome of Culex gelidus. The mitogenome is 15,600 bp long, and contains 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 tRNA genes, two rRNA genes, and a control region.
Ling Sun   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Evidence of Adaptive Evolution in Wolbachia-Regulated Gene DNMT2 and Its Role in the Dipteran Immune Response and Pathogen Blocking

open access: yesViruses, 2021
Eukaryotic nucleic acid methyltransferase (MTase) proteins are essential mediators of epigenetic and epitranscriptomic regulation. DNMT2 belongs to a large, conserved family of DNA MTases found in many organisms, including holometabolous insects such as ...
Tamanash Bhattacharya   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Features of Parasitization of Mosquitoes of the Species Culex Pipiens Culex Linnaeus, 1758 (Diptera, Culicidae) in the Kaluga Region

open access: yesРоссийский паразитологический журнал, 2019
The purpose of the research is to study and systematize data on the biological, fauna-ecological characteristics of mosquitoes Culex pipiens Culex Linnaeus species in the Kaluga Region.Materials and methods.
F. I Vasilevich, A. M. Nikanorova
doaj   +1 more source

Bacteria as Ovipositional Attractants for \u3ci\u3eAedes Aegypti\u3c/i\u3e (Diptera: Culicidae) [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
The effectiveness of selected bacterial species as ovipositional attractants for Aedes aegypti was compared. Bacterial washes, in glass containers, were utilized as ovipositional substrates and subsequent egg counts determined the degree of ovipositional
Hasselschwert, Dana, Rockett, C. Lee
core   +2 more sources

All-in-One Mosquito Containers: From the Laboratory to the Release Sites

open access: yesInsects, 2022
Integrated vector control programs that use a Sterile Insect Technique approach require the production and release of large numbers of high quality, sterile male insects. In pilot projects conducted worldwide, sterile males are usually kept in containers
Carlos Tur   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Identification and characterisation of mosquitoes from different locations in Qatar in 2017–2019

open access: yesParasite, 2021
Mosquito-borne infections have considerable consequences for public health. The mere presence of a single case of vector-borne disease (VBD) introduces a risk to the local community particularly when associated with the compatible vector, host, and ...
Farag Elmoubasher Abu Baker Abd   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

First Record of \u3ci\u3eOchlerotatus Japonicus\u3c/i\u3e (Diptera: Culicidae) in St. Joseph County, Indiana [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
A single female specimen of Ochlerotatus japonicus (Theobald)(formerly Aedes japonicus), the Asian bush mosquito, was captured in St. Joseph County, IN on 29 July 2004. This is the first report of that species in northern Indiana.
Beery, Jesse A   +3 more
core   +2 more sources

Diversity and potential distribution of culicids of medical importance of the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

open access: yesSalud Pública de México, 2020
Objective. To determine the species distribution, abun­dance, and diversity of culicids in the Yucatan Peninsula (YP); their potential distribution, using ecological niche modeling (ENM), and the risk of contact with urban and rural popula­tions ...
J Guillermo Bond   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

The effect of water turbidity on the near-surface water temperature of larval habitats of the malaria mosquito Anopheles gambiae [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
Water temperature is an important determinant in many aquatic biological processes, including the growth and development of malaria mosquito (Anopheles arabiensis and A. gambiae) immatures.
Githeko, A.K.   +3 more
core   +2 more sources

Transition from bamboo sap to water: Aquatic habits in the sap beetle Amphicrossus japonicus (Coleoptera: Cucujoidea: Nitidulidae)

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Entomology, 2007
Amphicrossus japonicus is the first known facultatively aquatic nitidulid. The adult beetles breed in bamboo sap and subsequently enter water-filled bamboo culms. In water they breathe via a ventral air sheath held by hydrofuge pubescence.
Damir KOVAC   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

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