An ecological study of the mosquito Aedes (Stegomyia) aegypti L. and associated culicifauna in an urban area of southern Brazil

Authors

  • José Lopes Universidade Estadual de Londrina; Departamento de Biologia Animal e Vegetal
  • Mario A.N. da Silva Universidade Estadual de Londrina; Departamento de Biologia Animal e Vegetal
  • Angela M. Borsato Universidade Estadual de Londrina; Departamento de Biologia Animal e Vegetal
  • Vania D.R.B. de Oliveira Universidade Estadual de Londrina; Departamento de Biologia Animal e Vegetal
  • Francisco J. de A. Oliveira Universidade Estadual de Londrina; Departamento de Biologia Animal e Vegetal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101993000500002

Keywords:

Mosquitoes, Aedes, Ecology vectors, Urbanization

Abstract

Some aspects of the ecology of eleven species of Culicidae that were found breeding in recipients in an urban area of Southern Brazil are presented. A great variety of recipients were listed as efficient breeding sites. Apparently Aedes aegypti has been recently introduced into the region and was limited to two areas of the city. Culex quinquefasciatus, Cx. coronator, Ae. aegypti, Ae. fluviatilis e Limatus durhamii were the predominant species.

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Published

1993-10-01

Issue

Vol. 27 No. 5 (1993)

Section

Original Articles

How to Cite

Lopes, J., Silva, M. A. da, Borsato, A. M., Oliveira, V. D. de, & Oliveira, F. J. de A. (1993). An ecological study of the mosquito Aedes (Stegomyia) aegypti L. and associated culicifauna in an urban area of southern Brazil . Revista De Saúde Pública, 27(5), 326-333. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101993000500002