Structure, Spatial and Temporal Distribution of the Culex pipiens Complex in Shanghai, China

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ID15468889
AuthorsQiang Gao (0000-0002-9290-1791, Fudan University), Chenglong Xiong (0000-0003-4750-3572, Fudan University), Fei Su (0000-0002-4753-4283, Department of Vectors Prevention, Center for Disease Control & Prevention, Huangpu District, Shanghai 232000, China), Hui Cao (0000-0001-9715-2104, Department of Vectors Prevention, Center for Disease Control & Prevention, Huangpu District, Shanghai 232000, China), Jianjun Zhou (0000-0002-4932-7501, Department of Vectors Prevention, Center for Disease Control & Prevention, Huangpu District, Shanghai 232000, China, corresponding author), Qingwu Jiang (0000-0001-8921-3317, Fudan University, corresponding author)
Year2016
Volume13
Issue11
Pages1150-1150
Publication date2016-11-17
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/ijerph13111150
PMID27869687
OpenAlexW2549696576
LanguageEN
References cited21

The distribution curves of the Culex pipiens complex members indicated seasonal fluctuations. The temperature range of 20-25 °C was the most suitable for adult activity. Micro-environmental factors may differentiate the complex population structures. Hybridization between C. p. pallens and C. p. quinquefasciatus was common and neither "DV/D = 0.40" nor "DV/D = 0.50" can distinguish these subspecies and their hybrids. Conclusion : the population structure of the Culex pipiens complex is complex and characterized by significant hybridization. Measures other than DV/D ratios are needed for the discrimination of subspecies. The C. p. molestus invasion might result in the transmission of novel vector-borne diseases in Shanghai

Archaeology · Biology · China · Culex pipiens · Distribution (mathematics · Geography · Larva · Remote sensing · Spatial distribution · Mathematics · Mosquito-borne diseases and control · Phytoplasmas and Hemiptera pathogens · Viral Infections and Vectors · Ecology

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