Latest Articles from Check List Latest 8 Articles from Check List https://checklist.pensoft.net/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 23:21:12 +0200 Pensoft FeedCreator https://checklist.pensoft.net/i/logo.jpg Latest Articles from Check List https://checklist.pensoft.net/ Discovery of Aedes (Ochlerotatus) pionips Dyar, 1919 (Diptera, Culicidae) in Germany https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/86558/ Check List 18(4): 897-906

DOI: 10.15560/18.4.897

Authors: Cornelius Kuhlisch

Abstract: A group of black-legged mosquito species within the subgenus Ochlerotatus Lynch Arribalzaga, 1891 of the genus Aedes Meigen, 1818 is difficult to identify based on their morphology. This group includes Aedes pionips Dyar, 1919, whose first record in the Erzgebirge (Germany) is reported in this study. The objective was to compile and add species specific characters for the morphological discrimination of Ae. pionips from similar mosquitoes in order to facilitate species identification. Generated cytochrome c oxidase subunit I gene DNA sequences of Ae. pionips from Germany were compared to sequences from related species, using a phylogenetic tree.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Thu, 25 Aug 2022 12:55:00 +0300
First records of species of the Spissipes Section (Culex (Melanoconion)) (Diptera, Culicidae) in Guainía Department, Colombia https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/81669/ Check List 18(3): 721-724

DOI: 10.15560/18.3.721

Authors: Nathan D. Burkett-Cadena

Abstract: The Spissipes section of the subgenus Melanoconion Theobald, 1903 of Culex Linnaeus, 1758 (Diptera, Culicidae) consists of 23 species, many of which transmit various subtypes of Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus. Members of the Spissipes section are distributed throughout the American tropics, and most species are associated with mesic sylvatic environments. Here are reported two first records of Spissipes section females from Guainía Department, Colombia. Females of Culex gnomatos Sallum et al., 1997 and Culex portesi Senevet & Abonnenc, 1941, were observed biting the author and photographed in situ.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 17 Jun 2022 18:28:00 +0300
Wyeomyia abebela Dyar & Knab, 1908 and W. coenonus Dyar & Knab, 1913: new mosquito records (Diptera, Culicidae) in the Choco Biosphere Reserve, Ecuador, a biodiversity hotspot https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/71324/ Check List 18(2): 275-280

DOI: 10.15560/18.2.275

Authors: Franklin Vaca-Moyano, Paul L. Duque, Sandra Enríquez, Vanessa Herrera, Marco Sánchez-Murillo, Erika Rivadeneira, C. Alfonso Molina

Abstract: We report the first records of two mosquito species, Wyeomyia (Wyeomyia) abebela Dyar & Knab, 1908 and W. (Hystatomyia) coenonus Dyar & Knab, 1913, from the Choco Biosphere Reserve, a global biodiversity hotspot in Ecuador. We collected these mosquitoes in the Mashpi Lodge Reserve, a conserved natural area. Specimens were collected during their immature stages in bromeliads using a 375-ml absorber dropper. Our new data for W. abelela increases the geographical distribution of this species to include seven countries of America (Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, and Ecuador); W. coenonus is now known from two countries of America (Panama and Ecuador), and our records of W. abelela and W. coenonus are the first from South America.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Thu, 17 Mar 2022 14:05:00 +0200
Expansion of Aedes (Stegomyia) albopictus (Skuse, 1894) in northern Brazil: new records and distribution in urban areas of Macapa city https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/62193/ Check List 17(3): 911-915

DOI: 10.15560/17.3.911

Authors: Josiane Nogueira Muller, Allan Kardec Ribeiro Galardo, Wellington Monteiro dos Santos, Evan Pinto Ferro, Luciana dos Santos Dias, Ana Paula Sales de Andrade Corrêa, Marcio Cláudio de Lima Nunes, Josean Silva Jesus, José Bento Pereira Lima

Abstract: New investigations using ovitraps showed its presence the Aedes albopictus (Skuse, 1894) in four neighborhoods in the metropolitan region of Macapa, capital of Amapa, Brazil. An Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus, 1762) Infestation Index Rapid Survey (LIRAa) held in January 2020 indicated the presence of Ae. albopictus in 10 different neighborhoods, demonstrating increase dispersion in the municipality. Monitoring the distribution of Ae. albopictus is necessary due to related arboviruses transmission, such as Dengue, Zika and Chikungunya. Therefore, this research is relevant to public health in Brazil.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 11 Jun 2021 16:55:00 +0300
Aedes (Ochlerotatus) lepidus (Cerqueira & Paraense, 1945): new record from Mato Grosso do Sul state, Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/65997/ Check List 17(3): 821-825

DOI: 10.15560/17.3.821

Authors: Paulo Silva de Almeida, Rosilene Francisca Moreira, José Oliveira da Silva, Talita Moreira Silva, Pedro Catarino da Costa Filho, Claucio Junior De Souza Carrijo, Herintha Neitzke-Abreu, Marcos Takashi Obara, Andreia Fernandes Brilhante, Marcia Bicudo de Paula, Ricardo Augusto dos Passos

Abstract: Aedes (Ochlerotatus) lepidus (Cerqueira & Paraense, 1945) is reported from a cave in Templo dos Pilares Municipal Park, Mato Grosso do Sul state, Brazil. A single exploratory collection of culicids was carried out using CDC light traps on 16 November 2015. Four larvae and 11 adults (1♂, 10♀) were collected. The larvae were foundin a water-filled hole in a stone. This is the first record of the species in Mato Grosso do Sul, which increases to 63 the number of culicids species recorded in the state.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 28 May 2021 17:09:00 +0300
New records of Culicidae (Diptera) in agricultural oases of San Juan province, Argentina https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/53692/ Check List 16(4): 1085-1093

DOI: 10.15560/16.4.1085

Authors: Leonardo Martín Díaz Nieto, Alberico Fernando Murúa, Florencia Andrea Cano, Magdalena Laurito, Walter Ricardo Almirón, Liliana Salvá

Abstract: We report eight new Culicidae records from San Juan province, Argentina: Anopheles argyritarsis Robineau-Desvoidy, 1827; Anopheles neomaculipalpus Curry, 1931; Culex acharistus Root, 1927; Culex apicinus Philippi, 1965; Culex maxi Dyar, 1928; Culex quinquefasciatus Say, 1823; Culex saltanensis Dyar, 1928; and Haemagogus spegazzinii Brethes, 1912. The geographic distribution of Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus, 1762), Aedes albifasciatus (Macquart, 1838), Anopheles pseudopunctipennis Theobald, 1901, Culex pipiens Linneaus, 1758, Culex tramazayguesi Duret, 1954, and Psorophora cyanescens (Coquillet, 1902) is extended. Data on collection localities, types of breeding sites and health importance are also presented.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 28 Aug 2020 15:45:00 +0300
First records of the occurrence of twelve species of Sabethini (Diptera, Culicidae) in the state of Paraná, southern Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/28464/ Check List 15(1): 193-201

DOI: 10.15560/15.1.193

Authors: Allan Martins da Silva, Demilson Rodrigues dos Santos, Edilson Colhera Cristóvão, Adão Celestino Ferreira, Claudomiro Postai, Betina Westphal-Ferreira, Mário Antônio Navarro da Silva

Abstract: We report on the first records of Sabethini mosquitoes in the state of Paraná, based on specimens collected in forested environments between 2004 and 2005. In total, 12 species were identified, including 7 species of Wyeomyia Theobald, 1901 and 5 species of Sabethes Robineau-Desvoidy, 1827. Among them, 6 are new records for the southern region of the country, and 6 are new records for the state of Paraná. These results indicate the occurrence of relict species of mosquitoes in Paraná, as they were collected from portions of forests that preserve original characteristics.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 15 Feb 2019 11:59:03 +0200
First record of Culex (Melanoconion) spissipes (Theobald, 1903) (Diptera: Culicidae) in the Atlantic Forest of Bacia Platina, southern Brazil https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/19762/ Check List 13(4): 173-176

DOI: 10.15560/13.4.173

Authors: Allan Martins da Silva, Claudomiro Postai, José Antônio Coeli, Betina Westphal-Ferreira, Mário Antônio Navarro da Silva

Abstract: In this article the occurrence of Culex (Melanoconion) spissipes is recorded at the city of Terra Roxa, state of Paraná, South of Brazil. This record covers the species distribution in the Atlantic Forest of the Bacia Platina.

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Notes on Geographic Distribution Fri, 28 Jul 2017 14:14:53 +0300