01641nas a2200193 4500008004100000245018100041210006900222260001200291300001000303490000700313520093700320653001901257653003301276653002001309653002401329100002601353700002501379856004301404 2020 eng d00aThe factors which influence the breeding and number of Aedes detritus in the Neston area of Cheshire, UK, the production of a local mosquito forecast and public bite reporting.0 afactors which influence the breeding and number of Aedes detritu c20/1/21 a17-320 v383 aAbstract: Aedes detritus is an important cause of biting nuisance in the Neston area of Cheshire, UK and the Dee estuary is the site of the breeding mosquitoes. We report on a study of the ecology of Aedes detritus on the Dee estuary for the 9 years from 2011 to 2019. We describe the annual, seasonal and geographical distribution of the adult and immature mosquitoes, with peaks in late Spring and early Autumn, and how these are explained by the characteristics of the small breeding pools on the upper levels of the marshes, and their filling by high spring tides. We demonstrate that pool excavation to enlarge and deepen pools greatly reduces breeding. From these studies, we developed an online weekly forecast of the local biting nuisance, and report on the temporal and geographical distribution of the bite reports produced by the public in response. Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association 38: 17–32, 202010aAedes detritus10abiting nuisance and forecast10apool excavation10aseasonal influences1 aClarkson, Michael, J.1 aEnevoldson, Thyge, P uhttps://e-m-b.myspecies.info/node/117101179nas a2200193 4500008004100000245016000041210006900201260001300270300001000283490000700293520050900300653002000809653001900829653001900848653003700867653001300904100002500917856004300942 2020 eng d00aCulex (Neoculex) judaicus (Diptera: Culicidae), larval description and main characters distinguishing it from larvae of Culex (Neoculex) martinii in Israel0 aCulex Neoculex judaicus Diptera Culicidae larval description and c22/12/20 a11-160 v383 aAbstract: Adults of Culex judaicus were described by Edwards in 1926. However, the larva of this species has not yet been described and it was deemed useful to describe details of the larva and compare it with the larva of Cx. martinii, both species that occur in northern Israel. Some comparisons are made between the larva and pupa of Cx. judaicus and the larva and pupa of Cx. europaeus, which was described from Portugal in 2003. Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association 38: 11–16, 202010aCulex europaeus10aCulex judaicus10aCulex martinii10alarval and pupal characteristics10aNeoculex1 aBromley-Schnur, H.J. uhttps://e-m-b.myspecies.info/node/117002067nas a2200217 4500008004100000245009900041210006900140260001300209300000900222490000700231520142900238653001001667653001401677653001101691653002401702653001201726653001701738653002601755100002501781856004301806 2020 eng d00aPathways for introduction and dispersal of invasive Aedes mosquito species in Europe: a review0 aPathways for introduction and dispersal of invasive Aedes mosqui c17/12/20 a1-100 v383 aAbstract: In the last decades, Aedes invasive mosquito species (AIMs) have arrived in Europe from overseas, introduced via different pathways. Several species such as Aedes albopictus, Ae. japonicus and Ae. koreicus were introduced, built populations, and expanded their distribution into new regions. The introduction and establishment of AIMs in Europe is a risk to public health, due to the ability of these mosquitoes to transmit diverse pathogens of vector-borne diseases. The objective of this manuscript is to review knowledge of pathways associated with the introduction and dispersal of AIMs in Europe. The identification of pathways for introduction of AIMs is critical to decide on surveillance strategies needed to reduce the risk and control future introductions. Four main routes are identified and discussed: the passive transport of AIMs via (1) the trade of used tyres, (2) the trade of Lucky bamboo plant cuttings, (3) vehicles (traffic by road, airplanes, and sea), as well as (4) the active natural dispersal of AIMs. We conclude that the trade of used tyres remains the main pathway for long distance transportation and introduction of AIMs into and within Europe. Furthermore, passive transport by road in ground vehicles (e.g. car, truck) represents the major driving force for dispersion from already established populations. Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association 38: 1 – 10, 202010aAedes10adispersal10aEurope10ainvasive mosquitoes10apathway10asurveillance10avector-borne diseases1 aIbaňez-Justicia, A. uhttps://e-m-b.myspecies.info/node/116802685nas a2200241 4500008004100000245019900041210006900240260001200309300001000321490000700331520188900338653002102227653002502248653001202273653001202285653001302297653002102310653001002331100002002341700002002361700001902381856004302400 2019 eng d00aFirst report of the Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes (Stegomyia) albopictus Skuse, 1984 (Diptera, Culicidae) in Cordoba (southern Spain). New challenges for the administration and citizens of Cordoba0 aFirst report of the Asian tiger mosquito Aedes Stegomyia albopic c25/7/19 a28-330 v373 aAbstract: The first record of the presence of the invasive Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus in the province of Cordoba is presented. Adults, larvae, pupae and exuviae have been located at different points of housing estates in the northeastern part of the city. One possible origin is the coast around Malaga, much frequented by the citizens of Cordoba. Its detection has been possible due to the programme of monitoring, surveillance and control of hematophagous Dipterans, initiated in 2016 by our research group (Terrestrial Ecology, RNM232) in collaboration with the Sanitation Public Company of Cordoba (SADECO). The arrival of the tiger mosquito in Cordoba is a relevant issue due to its implications for welfare and public health. In addition to the discomfort and injuries caused by its bites, it is a competent vector of non-endemic arboviruses such as Chikungunya fever, Dengue fever and Zika. Therefore, with the information gathered by our group, the SADECO technicians acted appropriately, with the focus being to control it and try to prevent it from spreading and causing public health problems. However, given the large flow of people between Cordoba and the coast around Malaga, a vacation area very popular among the people of Cordoba, it is foreseeable that the inadvertent transport of mosquitoes by car to Cordoba will generate new outbreaks. Therefore, it will be important to continue with the programme of early detection of this invasive species through coordinated work involving researchers from the University of Cordoba, SADECO technicians, and the local and provincial administrations, with the collaboration of neighbourhood associations and the population in general. The information presented in this article is relevant due to its implications for welfare and public health. Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association 37: 28-33, 201910aAedes albopictus10aAsian tiger mosquito10aCordoba10aDiptera10aInvasion10ainvasive species10aSpain1 aObregon, Rafael1 aFlores, Enrique1 aJordano, Diego uhttps://e-m-b.myspecies.info/node/116701596nas a2200277 4500008004100000245008600041210006900127260001200196300000900208490000700217520079100224653001701015653001301032653002301045100002001068700001801088700002101106700002301127700002101150700001901171700002401190700001801214700002001232700002301252856004301275 2019 eng d00aDistribution chart for Euro-Mediterranean mosquitoes (western Palaearctic region)0 aDistribution chart for EuroMediterranean mosquitoes western Pala c15/1/19 a1-280 v373 aAbstract: The knowledge of the mosquito distribution in the Western Palaearctic region has significantly improved in recent decades. We here synthesise published records in an updated distribution chart. The western Palaearctic region is divided into 5 areas and 75 geographical units, the latter mainly considered on a country basis or on a geographical basis (e.g. islands). The total number of species accounts for 145. The status of each species for a defined geographic unit is given according to five categories: ‘Present native’, ‘Present introduced’, ‘Uncertain for presence or absence’, ‘Absent extinct’ and ‘Absent never observed’. Relevant references are given per country in the annex. Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association 37: 1-28, 2019.10adistribution10aMosquito10aWestern Palaeartic1 aRobert, Vincent1 aGünay, Filiz1 aLe Goff, Gilbert1 aBoussès, Philippe1 aSulesco, Tatiana1 aKhalin, Alexei1 aMedlock, Jolyon, M.1 aKampen, Helge1 aPetrić, Dušan1 aSchaffner, Francis uhttps://e-m-b.myspecies.info/node/116502782nas a2200229 4500008004100000245011400041210007000155260001300225300001000238490000700248520206900255653001102324653001602335653002302351653003002374653002002404653001102424100002602435700002402461700002402485856004302509 2018 eng d00aThe Nedre Dalälven River Landscape in Central Sweden - a hot-spot for mosquito (Diptera:Culicidae) diversity0 aNedre Dalälven River Landscape in Central Sweden a hotspot for m c16/10/18 a17-220 v363 aAbstract: The floodplains of the River Dalälven, Central Sweden, have previously been known for enormous abundance of mosquitoes causing unbearable nuisance, but since mosquito control measures by Biologisk Myggkontroll (BMK) commenced in 2002, the area’s beautiful landscape and high biodiversity can be more appreciated. The floodplains are the central part of the UNESCO Nedre Dalälven River Landscape Biosphere Reserve as well as the location of various protected areas. The rich biodiversity also includes mosquitoes, although these insects are rarely considered in the study of biodiversity. We analysed mosquito data collected by the BMK surveillance program from 2001 until 2017 for species richness and assemblages of the mosquito fauna in the floodplains of the River Dalälven, and the nearby Creeks Vretaån and Kilsån. The mosquito species richness of the Nedre Dalälven River Landscape included 30 species in the present study, and three to eight species could potentially be added according to other studies, which then includes more than 70% of all known mosquito species in Sweden. The location of the floodplains at the Limes Norrlandicus, the border between southern and northern vegetation zones, is reflected in the mosquito fauna that includes species commonly found in Northern Sweden as well as more southern species. The mosquito species richness of the region is similar to the species richness observed in other floodplain areas in Central and Southern Europe. Hydrological conditions of the Lake basins of the River Dalälven floodplains varied from frequent flooding with high amplitude to almost no flooding. As expected, the hydrological variations were reflected in the mosquito assemblages, with high prevalence of floodwater mosquitoes in the flood-prone areas and more homogenous assemblages in the areas less subject to flooding. In conclusion, the River Dalälven floodplain area is considered a mosquito diversity hot-spot for Sweden and for Europe. Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association 36: 17-22, 2018 10aEurope10afloodplains10amosquito diversity10amosquito species richness10aRiver Dalälven10aSweden1 aSchäfer, Martina, L.1 aWahlqvist, Pernilla1 aLundström, Jan, O. uhttps://e-m-b.myspecies.info/node/116401094nas a2200241 4500008004100000245007200041210006900113260001100182300001000193490000700203520043900210653001000649653001500659653001900674653001300693653002100706653001400727653001300741100002600754700001300780700001600793856004300809 2018 eng d00aUpdated checklist of the mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) of Hungary0 aUpdated checklist of the mosquitoes Diptera Culicidae of Hungary c3/9/18 a14-160 v363 aAbstract: The mosquito fauna of Hungary currently includes 54 taxa (53 species + 1 biotype). Four new species have been detected in the last seven years. One species was probably present earlier in the Hungarian fauna (Aedes geminus), but three new invasive species (Ae. albopictus, Ae. japonicus japonicus, Ae. koreicus) have been introduced or invaded recently. Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association 36: 14-16, 2018 10aAedes10aalbopictus10aCentral Europe10acinereus10ainvasive species10ajaponicus10akoreicus1 aSáringer-Kenyeres, M1 aTóth, S1 aKenyeres, Z uhttps://e-m-b.myspecies.info/node/116302951nas a2200289 4500008004100000245012500041210006900166260001200235300000900247490000700256520208300263653001902346653002102365653001702386653002102403653001502424653002202439100002102461700001802482700002202500700002102522700001802543700001902561700001802580700002002598856004302618 2018 eng d00aBlood-meal analysis and avian malaria screening of mosquitoes collected from human-inhabited areas in Hungary and Serbia0 aBloodmeal analysis and avian malaria screening of mosquitoes col c11/4/18 a3-130 v363 aMosquito-borne pathogens have a growing medical importance in several European countries. The emergence and invasion of exotic vector species increases the likelihood that additional vector-borne diseases may appear in regions that have not encountered them previously. In the last few years, different emerging pathogens affecting humans, livestock and wildlife were detected in mosquitoes in the Eastern European region; moreover, several invasive mosquito species were recorded in the area. The importance of particular mosquito species for the transmission of vector-borne pathogens is strongly determined by several factors such as their feeding behaviour. However, there is a huge knowledge gap regarding the ecological background of host use by mosquitoes and their capacity to act as vectors. Derived from a transboundary mosquito surveillance programme, a total of 84 engorged mosquitoes were subjected to PCR-based blood meal identification analysis and screened for Plasmodium species. The majority of tested mosquitoes were Aedes vexans and Culex pipiens, in addition to an exotic species Aedes koreicus, which was detected last summer for the first time in the vicinity of Balkans region. Hereby, we provide the first explicit data regarding the feeding behaviour of this exotic species in Europe. The human origin of blood-meal may highlight the possible medical importance of the species and its important role in mosquito nuisance. Aedes vexans mosquitoes exhibited mostly zoophilic behaviour compared to Cx. pipiens, which was found to be primarily anthropophilic and secondarily ornithophilic, along with amphibian host preference. We detected Plasmodium relictum in five Cx. pipiens, which had fed on humans. This study provides additional insight into the ectothermic host preference of Cx. pipiens in nature and highlights the human and veterinary health importance of these species. In addition, these results provide novel insight for the feeding patterns of the investigated mosquitoes. Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association 36: 3-13, 201810aamphibian host10adigestion status10ahost-feeding10ainvasive species10aPlasmodium10avector competence1 aKurucz, Kornelia1 aKepner, Anett1 aKrtinic, Bosiljka1 aHederics, Dávid1 aFoldes, Fanni1 aBrigetta, Zana1 aJakab, Ferenc1 aKemenesi, Gabor uhttps://e-m-b.myspecies.info/node/116200541nas a2200169 4500008004100000245010700041210006900148260001200217300000800229490000700237653001900244653001300263653001100276100002300287700001800310856004300328 2018 eng d00aFirst finding of the West Nile virus vector Culex modestus Ficalbi 1889 (Diptera; Culicidae) in Sweden0 aFirst finding of the West Nile virus vector Culex modestus Fical c11/4/18 a1-20 v3610aCulex modestus10aMosquito10aSweden1 aLindström, Anders1 aLilja, Tobias uhttps://e-m-b.myspecies.info/node/116101545nas a2200253 4500008004100000245012400041210006900165260001200234300001000246490000700256520073700263653001201000653002701012653001701039653003001056653002401086100002301110700002501133700001701158700002001175700002401195700002901219856004301248 2014 eng d00aMosquito collections on incoming intercontinental flights at Schiphol International airport, the Netherlands, 2010-20110 aMosquito collections on incoming intercontinental flights at Sch c10/2014 a17-210 v323 a

Abstract: After a report of mosquito nuisance and collection of live Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes on board of a passenger aircraft from Africa to Amsterdam, a mosquito surveillance was carried out in 38 cabins of passenger aircraft from overseas airports immediately after landing at Amsterdam Schiphol airport, the Netherlands (2010 and 2011). Live mosquitoes were collected in 10 aeroplanes, belonging to the species Culex quinquefasciatus (n=9), Culex antennatus (n=2), and Aedes mcintoshi (n=1). All mosquitoes were collected in aeroplanes that came from airports located in Africa. Disinsection is discussed. Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association 32: 17-21, 2014

10aairport10aCulex quinquefasciatus10adisinsection10ainvasive mosquito species10avector surveillance1 aScholte, Ernst-Jan1 aIbaňez-Justicia, A.1 aStroo, Arjan1 aDe Zeeuw, Johan1 aHartog, Wietse, Den1 aReusken, Chantal, B.E.M. uhttps://e-m-b.myspecies.info/node/114001658nas a2200265 4500008004100000245009300041210006900134260001200203300001000215490000700225520088300232653002101115653001201136653002401148653002101172653001701193653001901210100002601229700001901255700002201274700001801296700001601314700001901330856004301349 2014 eng d00aFirst interception of Aedes (Stegomyia) albopictus in Lucky bamboo shipments in Belgium.0 aFirst interception of Aedes Stegomyia albopictus in Lucky bamboo c05/2014 a14-160 v323 a

Abstract: Six gel-and five water-transported Dracaena braunii shipments originating from the South coast of China were screened for exotic mosquito species during a surveillance project on exotic vectors in Belgium. In November 2013, a live Aedes (Stegomyia) albopictus larva was detected in a gel substrate. This is the first direct evidence of the importation of Ae. albopictus on gel-transported Lucky bamboo. It also confirms that the importation risk of Ae. albopictus by transport of ornamental bamboo plants remains. In addition to the registration of appropriate biocides, a structured and permanent surveillance programme is needed in Belgium to allow for the early detection of invasive mosquito species and the timely implementation of control measures. Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association 32: 14-16, 2014

10aAedes albopictus10aBelgium10abiocide legislation10aDracaena braunii10asurveillance10atiger mosquito1 aDemeulemeester, Julie1 aDeblauwe, Isra1 aDe Witte, Jacobus1 aJansen, Famke1 aHendy, Adam1 aMadder, Maxime uhttps://e-m-b.myspecies.info/node/113902178nas a2200313 4500008004100000245012900041210006900170260001200239300000900251490000700260520120200267653003001469653001701499653003001516653002001546100002501566700001801591700001901609700002301628700002201651700001901673700002101692700002401713700001701737700001601754700002801770700002301798856004301821 2014 eng d00aFirst report of established population of Aedes japonicus japonicus (Theobald, 1901) (Diptera, Culicidae) in the Netherlands0 aFirst report of established population of Aedes japonicus japoni c04/2014 a9-130 v323 a

Abstract: In January 2013, a female mosquito collected during the week 18th-25th July 2012 in Lelystad (The Netherlands) during routine national vector surveillance was morphologically identified and genetically confirmed as the Asian bush mosquito, Aedes japonicus japonicus. In order to assess the extent of the infestation area, subsequent extensive mosquito surveillance in the surrounding area during 2013 consisted of visual inspection of potential habitats and adult trapping in increasing radially around the location of the initial finding. This surveillance confirmed the existence of a widely established population of Ae. j. japonicus in the municipality of Lelystad. Despite this detection, it was decided not to implement any mosquito control measures for two reasons: this would require large scale biocidal treatment and community participation in order to be effective, and this species is not a confirmed vector of disease agents in the field. As an alternative, it was decided that community information would be provided to enable management measures such as larval habitat source reduction. Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association 32: 9-13, 2014

10aAedes japonicus japonicus10afirst report10ainvasive mosquito species10aThe Netherlands1 aIbaňez-Justicia, A.1 aKampen, Helge1 aBraks, Marieta1 aSchaffner, Francis1 aSteeghs, Maarteen1 aWerner, Doreen1 aZielke, Dorothee1 aHartog, Wietse, Den1 aBrooks, Mike1 aDik, Marian1 avan de Vossenberg, Bart1 aScholte, Ernst-Jan uhttps://e-m-b.myspecies.info/node/113802774nas a2200217 4500008004100000245008400041210006900125260001200194300000800206490000700214520211900221653002002340653000802360653002602368653002102394653002302415653002502438100002602463700002402489856004302513 2014 eng d00aEfficiency of Bti-based floodwater mosquito control in Sweden – four examples0 aEfficiency of Btibased floodwater mosquito control in Sweden fou c03/2014 a1-80 v323 a

Abstract: Mass-occurrence of floodwater mosquitoes, mainly Aedes sticticus, in the River Dalälven floodplains in central Sweden has caused public health issues and economic losses for many decades. In the summer of 2000, the problem escalated and the Biological Mosquito Control project was initiated with the aim of reducing mosquito nuisance. Larviciding, based on Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti), was chosen as the optimal method. However, high abundance of blood-seeking floodwater mosquitoes after Bti-treatments on some occasions raised questions about the effectiveness of the treatments. This study evaluated the effect of Bti-larviciding on abundance of larval and adult floodwater mosquitoes in four selected study areas, each represented by a CDC-trap site and a 5 km radius. The four areas differed with respect to their mosquito control history and the coverage of larval habitats with Bti-larviciding. The Bti-treatments provided a significant reduction of mosquito larval abundance, and normally 100% reduction was achieved. Thus, high abundance of blood-seeking mosquitoes could not be explained by insufficient larval control by Bti. However, a significant negative correlation was found between high numbers of blood-seeking floodwater mosquitoes and the coverage of larval habitats with Bti-larviciding within 5 km around the trap site. Consistently low numbers of mosquitoes (less than 1000 per trap/night) were only found in the two areas with high treatment coverage of larval habitats (97-100%). Evaluating the mosquito control efficiency showed that larval habitat coverage of at least about 95% is required in order to accomplish consistent low floodwater mosquito numbers. The conclusion from this analysis is that the coverage of larval habitats with Bti-larviciding in parts of the River Dalälven floodplains has to increase in order to guarantee an improvement of the public health problems caused by Aedes sticticus and other floodwater mosquitoes to both humans and animals in the region. Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association 32: 1-8, 2014

10aAedes sticticus10aBti10afloodwater mosquitoes10amosquito control10atreatment coverage10atreatment efficiency1 aSchäfer, Martina, L.1 aLundström, Jan, O. uhttps://e-m-b.myspecies.info/node/113601293nas a2200169 4500008004100000245009100041210006900132260001300201300001000214490000700224520077000231100001801001700002101019700002101040700001901061856004301080 2013 eng d00aThree rarely encountered and one new Culiseta species (Diptera: Culicidae) in Germany.0 aThree rarely encountered and one new Culiseta species Diptera Cu c19/12/13 a36-390 v313 a

With few exceptions, systematic large-scale field studies on the mosquito fauna have not been performed in Germany for decades. Thus, up-to-date data on the occurrence and distribution of the indigenous mosquito species are lacking. In particular, there is no information on whether once rare and restrictively occurring species are still present. Here we describe the recent finding of four Culiseta species rarely encountered in Germany: Cs. alaskaensis, Cs. glaphyroptera and Cs. ochroptera, which have always been considered endemic but were seldom found and last reported a long time ago, and Cs. longiareolata, which has recently been found to have established in southern Germany.


 

1 aKampen, Helge1 aKronefeld, Mandy1 aZielke, Dorothee1 aWerner, Doreen uhttps://e-m-b.myspecies.info/node/113502713nas a2200349 4500008004100000245006200041210005800103260001200161300001000173490000700183520173300190653001901923653002201942653001401964653002601978653002602004653001102030100002402041700002602065700002202091700001902113700002302132700002402155700001802179700001802197700001502215700002002230700001702250700001802267700003502285856004302320 2013 eng d00aThe geographic distribution of mosquito species in Sweden0 ageographic distribution of mosquito species in Sweden c11/2013 a21-350 v313 a

Surveillance of the actual distribution of mosquito species in Northern Europe is fundamental for evaluating risk for emerging pathogens, and for research on potential vectors. The Swedish mosquito fauna composition and geographic distribution, originally described by Professor Christine Dahl in the 1970´s, included 43 species. We have compiled the information published from 1978 to 2012, and our own surveillance data from 2001 to 2013, and compared this with the species list and geographic distribution provided in “Taxonomy and geographic distribution of Swedish Culicidae” by Dahl (1977). New species detected during these 36 years were Culiseta (Culicella) ochroptera (Peus, 1935) published 1984, Aedes (Aedes) rossicus Dolbeskin, Goritzkaja & Mitrofanova, 1930 published 1986, Anopheles (Anopheles) beklemishevi published 1986, Aedes (Ochlerotatus) euedes (Howard, Dyar & Knab, 1912) published 2001, Aedes (Ochlerotatus) nigrinus (Eckstein, 1918) first recorded in 2012, and Anopheles (Anopheles) algeriensis Theobald, 1903, first recorded in 2013. We provide maps with the distribution by province for each species, including historic information up until 1977, and new records from 1978 to 2013, showing the similarities and differences between the old and the new records. Important findings in recent years include the wide distribution of the Sindbis virus enzootic vector Culex (Culex) torrentium Martinii, 1925, and the more limited distribution of the potential West Nile virus vector Culex (Culex) pipiens Linnaeus, 1758. The updated list of mosquito species in Sweden now includes 49 species.

10aCDC Light Trap10aCounter-flow trap10aCulicidae10amosquito distribution10amosquito surveillance10aSweden1 aLundström, Jan, O.1 aSchäfer, Martina, L.1 aHesson, Jenny, C.1 aBlomgren, Eric1 aLindström, Anders1 aWahlqvist, Pernilla1 aHalling, Arne1 aHagelin, Anna1 aAhlm, Clas1 aEvander, Magnus1 aBroman, Tina1 aForsman, Mats1 aVinnersten, Thomas, Z. Persson uhttps://e-m-b.myspecies.info/node/113402290nas a2200241 4500008004100000245012700041210006900168260001200237300001000249490000700259520154900266653001201815653002701827653001801854653001301872100002101885700002101906700001501927700002101942700001901963700002301982856004302005 2013 eng d00aFirst records of the thermophilic mosquito Culiseta longiareolata (Macquart, 1838) in Austria, 2012, and in Slovenia, 20130 aFirst records of the thermophilic mosquito Culiseta longiareolat c11/2013 a17-200 v313 a

During a West Nile virus surveillance programme, Culiseta longiareolata (Macquart, 1838) was discovered for the first time in Austria. Two larvae and one female imago were collected from an artificial water storage container in the wine-growing village of Gamlitz (province of Styria) on July 12, 2012 at 450 m.a.s.l., 46°4058,2´N, 15°3151,4´E. Additional specimens of Cs. longiareolata were found on September 8, 2012, when numerous larvae were detected in used car tyres about 160 km westward, in the region of Finkenstein (province of Carinthia). A third site containing larvae of Cs. longiareolata was discovered on October 10, 2012, near Althofen about 60 km northeast of the Finkenstein location. Previously, in May 2012, the latter two sites were negative for Cs. longiareolata. In autumn 2013 Cs. longiareolata was reconfirmed in Carinthia and the first record detected for Slovenia with larvae collected from a rain barrel in a location approximately 6 km north-northeast of the city of Maribor, on September 1, 2013 at 288 m.a.s.l., 46°3959,8´N, 15°3942,2´E. It is proposed that Cs. longiareolata was not passively introduced along a major transportation route, but has either actively invaded from neighbouring Italy and Slovenia into the south of Austria within the last few decades and/or has remained undetected owing to its cryptic occurrence on account of its belated activity at the end of summer and during autumn.

10aAustria10aCuliseta longiareolata10afirst records10aSlovenia1 aSeidel, Bernhard1 aNowotny, Norbert1 aDuh, Darja1 aIndra, Alexander1 aHufnagl, Peter1 aAllerberger, Franz uhttps://e-m-b.myspecies.info/node/113301785nas a2200169 4500008004100000245010100041210006900142260001200211300001000223520124600233653002601479653001401505653001201519100002101531700002001552856004301572 2013 eng d00aRediscovery of Anopheles algeriensis Theob. (Diptera: Culicidae) in Germany after half a century0 aRediscovery of Anopheles algeriensis Theob Diptera Culicidae in  c01/2013 a14-163 a

Anopheles algeriensis, a mosquito species primarily found in the Mediterranean region and susceptible to Plasmodium spp., is one of seven Anopheles species previously reported from Germany. However, the last record dates back to 1958. Whether it was really absent since then or whether this is just a sign of neglected mosquito studies over several decades is unclear. The present study is part of a nationwide mosquito mapping project launched in 2011. We describe larval dip collections of An. algeriensis in 2013 from the inland salt meadow “Brenner Moor”, located in Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germany, which represents the most northerly of all German An. algeriensis collection sites known so far. Despite several mosquito mapping projects carried out in Germany over recent years, An. algeriensis has not been detected within the last 55 years. Therefore this species appears to be extremely rare or at least rurally localised. Hence, it remains a very low risk vector in terms of autochthonous malaria transmission in Germany. Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association 31: 14-16, 2013

10aAnopheles algeriensis10aCulicidae10aGermany1 aKrüger, Andreas1 aTannich, Egbert uhttps://e-m-b.myspecies.info/node/1132