Immature mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) in a eutrophic landfill tank from State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rev Soc Bras Med Trop. 2013 Nov-Dec;46(6):769-71. doi: 10.1590/0037-8682-1670-2013.

Abstract

Introduction: To determine the faunal composition of immature culicids inhabiting a percolation tank in the landfill of Sapucaia, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, immature mosquitoes were collected over a two-day period during the third weeks of April, August and October 2011.

Results: The species found were Culex usquatus, Lutzia bigoti, Anopheles argyritarsis and Limatus durhamii. This study is the first to report the colonization of eutrophic breeding sites by these species.

Conclusions: The oviposition behavior observed in this study suggests a secondary adaptation or change in habit to select eutrophic environments during the developmental stages of the observed species.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Physiological
  • Animals
  • Brazil
  • Culicidae / classification
  • Culicidae / physiology*
  • Female
  • Insect Vectors / classification
  • Insect Vectors / physiology*
  • Oviposition / physiology*
  • Waste Disposal Facilities