Aedes chrysolineatus is a dominant species in some parts of Kerala. Is there any report from anywhere in the world on its potential role as a disease vector?
When I worked in forested areas of Thailand between 1967-1981, Ae. chrysolineatus was a commonly collected species, particularly as larvae in rock pools. I have no knowledge of publications that imply it is involved in the transmission of pathogens to humans. Saying this is based on my work 30-40 years ago. Since that time I have not followed this species and any possible links of it being a vector. I don't think I can be of further assistance on this subject. Bruce
Hi Sumadan. We do get Ae. chrysolineatus in forested areas in north-east India but have no knowledge on its implication, if any, in disease transmission. Seems to be doubtful but can't say with certainty.
Sumodan, I am retired, but my basic areas of effort are taxonomy, public health entomology, and training students. Field work is difficult for me at may age, so I'm primarily preparing manuscripts for publication. I specialized in anopheline taxonomy and malaria for 23 years, but I am also very familiar with many culicine genera around the world. Give me a dish full of mosquitoes from wherever and I'm happy. Bruce
Hi! Sumodan check the following links you get useful information.
Global Biodiversity Information Facility
http://www.gbif.org/species/109930380/
http://www.gbif.org/species/1651486/
Native to Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and China (Tanaka et al. 1979)
Community Ecology of Container Mosquitoes (Diptera:Culicidae) in Virginia Following Invasion by Aedes japonicus
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3539167/pdf/nihms430054.pdf
A new focus of Aedes japonicus japonicus(Theobald, 1901) (Diptera, Culicidae) distribution in Western Germany: rapid spread or a further introduction event?
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3533968/pdf/1756-3305-5-284.pdf
- Badges
- Science topic
- Similar topics
- Biological Science
- Biota
- Eukaryota
- Fungi