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Hamidi K, Maraghi E, behbahani A, Sharififard M. Species Composition of Mosquitoes Transmitting Human Diseases and Ecological Characterization of Their Larval Habitats in Shush County, Southwest Iran. J Health Res Commun 2025; 11 (2) :1-11
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Associate Professor, Department of Vector Biology and Control of Diseases, School of Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Introduction and purpose: Mosquitoes are important vectors of human diseases, infecting millions of people worldwide annually. The present study aimed to assess the characteristics of larval habitats and species composition of Culicidae larvae (Diptera: Culicidae) in Shush, Khuzestan province, during 2020-21.
Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in 10 regions of Shush. Larvae sampling was performed by the scooping method with a standard ladle. The characteristics of larval habitat, such as habitat condition, vegetation type, substrate type, sunlight condition, and habitat type, were also recorded in special forms. The samples were identified with standard keys. Tables and graphs were designed using Excel software.
Results: In this study, 514 larvae of Culicidae mosquitoes were collected, consisting of four species, Cx. quinquefasciatus (30%), Cx. impudicus (2.4%), Cx. perexiguus (2.5%), and Cx. pusillus (65.1%). Cx. pusillus was the most abundant species. The larvae of Cx. quinquefasciatus was compatible with any condition and habitat. In terms of the simultaneous presence of mosquito larvae in larval habitats, the highest presence of companionship pertained to Cx. quinquefasciatus and Cx. pusillus larva.
Conclusion: This study in Shush identified four Culex mosquito species (Cx. quinquefasciatus and Cx. pusillus being the most abundant). The findings highlighted the high adaptability of Cx. quinquefasciatus and its coexistence with Cx. pusillus, underscoring the necessity of future research to effectively manage vectors while taking climatic and environmental factors into account.
Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in 10 regions of Shush. Larvae sampling was performed by the scooping method with a standard ladle. The characteristics of larval habitat, such as habitat condition, vegetation type, substrate type, sunlight condition, and habitat type, were also recorded in special forms. The samples were identified with standard keys. Tables and graphs were designed using Excel software.
Results: In this study, 514 larvae of Culicidae mosquitoes were collected, consisting of four species, Cx. quinquefasciatus (30%), Cx. impudicus (2.4%), Cx. perexiguus (2.5%), and Cx. pusillus (65.1%). Cx. pusillus was the most abundant species. The larvae of Cx. quinquefasciatus was compatible with any condition and habitat. In terms of the simultaneous presence of mosquito larvae in larval habitats, the highest presence of companionship pertained to Cx. quinquefasciatus and Cx. pusillus larva.
Conclusion: This study in Shush identified four Culex mosquito species (Cx. quinquefasciatus and Cx. pusillus being the most abundant). The findings highlighted the high adaptability of Cx. quinquefasciatus and its coexistence with Cx. pusillus, underscoring the necessity of future research to effectively manage vectors while taking climatic and environmental factors into account.
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