Limnological variables associated with the presence of Anopheles Meigen, 1818 (Diptera: Culicidae) larvae in breeding sites in Amazonas, Brazil

The objective of this study was to correlate environmental characteristics (biotic and abiotic) of different breeding site types with the richness and abundance of anophelines in the metropolitan region of Manaus, Brazil. Anopheles larvae and biotic and abiotic parameters were collected in artificia...

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Main Authors: Wanderli Pedro Tadei, Hillândia Brandão da Cunha, Rosemary Aparecida Roque
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Language:English
Published: Sociedad Chilena de Entomología 2023-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.biotaxa.org/rce/article/view/84890
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author Wanderli Pedro Tadei
Hillândia Brandão da Cunha
Rosemary Aparecida Roque
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Rosemary Aparecida Roque
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description The objective of this study was to correlate environmental characteristics (biotic and abiotic) of different breeding site types with the richness and abundance of anophelines in the metropolitan region of Manaus, Brazil. Anopheles larvae and biotic and abiotic parameters were collected in artificial breeding sites, where we demonstrated that the dams presented characteristics of natural environments, with good water quality, shaded areas, and the presence of macrophytes, positively influencing the larval abundance of anophelines. The fish ponds are in the process of transitioning from a natural to an altered environment, followed by breeding sites classified as clay pits (anthropized). Macrophyte richness was higher in dams and fish ponds, being responsible for creating microhabitats for larvae and the structure of breeding sites. Ten anopheline species were identified, totaling 1,186 individuals, with an abundance of An. triannulatus (Neiva & Pinto, 1922), An. albitarsis Lynch-Arribálzaga, 1878, An. nuneztovari Gabaldón, 1940 and An. darlingi Root, 1926. Malaria vectors in the region were present in all collection sites. A good part of the physicochemical parameters were in agreement with the current environmental resolution, mainly in less altered environments. Another strong correlation was observed between anophelines and some limnological parameters, which may be an indicator of the presence of these Culicidae in the environments.
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spelling doaj.art-9061eaeb6d654087b357d2a439c737ed2024-03-14T19:04:33ZengSociedad Chilena de EntomologíaRevista Chilena de Entomología0034-740X0718-89942023-12-0149487188510.35249/rche.49.4.23.20Limnological variables associated with the presence of Anopheles Meigen, 1818 (Diptera: Culicidae) larvae in breeding sites in Amazonas, BrazilWanderli Pedro Tadei0Hillândia Brandão da Cunha1Rosemary Aparecida Roque2Laboratório de Malária e Dengue, Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia (INPA), Manaus – AM, Brasil. Programa de Grande Escala da Biosfera‑Atmosfera na Amazônia (LBA), Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia (INPA), Manaus – AM, Brasil.Laboratório de Malária e Dengue, Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia (INPA), Manaus – AM, Brasil. The objective of this study was to correlate environmental characteristics (biotic and abiotic) of different breeding site types with the richness and abundance of anophelines in the metropolitan region of Manaus, Brazil. Anopheles larvae and biotic and abiotic parameters were collected in artificial breeding sites, where we demonstrated that the dams presented characteristics of natural environments, with good water quality, shaded areas, and the presence of macrophytes, positively influencing the larval abundance of anophelines. The fish ponds are in the process of transitioning from a natural to an altered environment, followed by breeding sites classified as clay pits (anthropized). Macrophyte richness was higher in dams and fish ponds, being responsible for creating microhabitats for larvae and the structure of breeding sites. Ten anopheline species were identified, totaling 1,186 individuals, with an abundance of An. triannulatus (Neiva & Pinto, 1922), An. albitarsis Lynch-Arribálzaga, 1878, An. nuneztovari Gabaldón, 1940 and An. darlingi Root, 1926. Malaria vectors in the region were present in all collection sites. A good part of the physicochemical parameters were in agreement with the current environmental resolution, mainly in less altered environments. Another strong correlation was observed between anophelines and some limnological parameters, which may be an indicator of the presence of these Culicidae in the environments.https://www.biotaxa.org/rce/article/view/84890anophles darlingilarval habitatmalaria vectormosquitoeswater quality
spellingShingle Wanderli Pedro Tadei
Hillândia Brandão da Cunha
Rosemary Aparecida Roque
Limnological variables associated with the presence of Anopheles Meigen, 1818 (Diptera: Culicidae) larvae in breeding sites in Amazonas, Brazil
Revista Chilena de Entomología
anophles darlingi
larval habitat
malaria vector
mosquitoes
water quality
title Limnological variables associated with the presence of Anopheles Meigen, 1818 (Diptera: Culicidae) larvae in breeding sites in Amazonas, Brazil
title_full Limnological variables associated with the presence of Anopheles Meigen, 1818 (Diptera: Culicidae) larvae in breeding sites in Amazonas, Brazil
title_fullStr Limnological variables associated with the presence of Anopheles Meigen, 1818 (Diptera: Culicidae) larvae in breeding sites in Amazonas, Brazil
title_full_unstemmed Limnological variables associated with the presence of Anopheles Meigen, 1818 (Diptera: Culicidae) larvae in breeding sites in Amazonas, Brazil
title_short Limnological variables associated with the presence of Anopheles Meigen, 1818 (Diptera: Culicidae) larvae in breeding sites in Amazonas, Brazil
title_sort limnological variables associated with the presence of anopheles meigen 1818 diptera culicidae larvae in breeding sites in amazonas brazil
topic anophles darlingi
larval habitat
malaria vector
mosquitoes
water quality
url https://www.biotaxa.org/rce/article/view/84890
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