The phenology and population dynamics of Culicoides spp. in different ecosystems in the Netherlands [PDF]
, 2008 The Netherlands has enjoyed a relatively free state of vector-borne diseases of economic importance for more than one century. Emerging infectious diseases may change this situation, threatening the health of humans, domestic livestock and wildlife.
Jacobs, F.H.H. +5 more
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The spatio-temporal distribution patterns of biting midges of the genus Culicoides in Salta province, Argentina [PDF]
, 2012 The goal of this survey was to analyze the spatio-temporal distribution patterns of Culicoides Latreille species (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) and their relationship with environmental variables in Salta, northwestern Argentina.
Dantur Juri, Maria Julia +4 more
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Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, 2009 The following five new species of Culicoides from Colombia are described, illustrated and placed to subgenus or species group: Culicoides antioquiensis, Culicoides gabrieli, Culicoides inermis, Culicoides micayensis and Culicoides nigrifemur. C. gabrieli
Gustavo R Spinelli +4 more
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Host preferences of vector culicoides (diptera, ceratopogonidae, culicoides latreille) species in türkiye [PDF]
Kafkas Universitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Dergisi, 2023 Determination of host preferences of blood-feeding arthropods is an important criterion for how ectoparasite-host interactions, host selection, and feeding behaviour affects pathogen transmission.
Ahmet DENİZ +7 more
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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]
, 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
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Parasites & Vectors, 2020 Background 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.
Alexandru Tomazatos +6 more
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Parasite, 2021 Biting midges of the genus Culicoides are vectors of important pathogens affecting domestic and wild animals and have played a major role in the re-emergence of new outbreaks of bluetongue (BTV) and Schmallenberg (SBV) viruses in Europe.
Kasičová Zuzana +3 more
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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]
, 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
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Parasites & Vectors, 2020 Background Culicoides biting midges are vectors involved in the biological transmission cycle of important animal diseases such as bluetongue and African horse sickness.
Doru Hristescu +8 more
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The family Ceratopogonidae (Diptera, Nematocera) in Malta [PDF]
, 2015 An account is given of the 21 species in the family Ceratopogonidae that occur in the Maltese Islands, including 13 new records.peer ...
Gatt, Paul
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