Distribution of Aedes cretinus'un Dagilimi

• Published in: Türkiye parazitolojii dergisi 2023-06, Vol.47 (2), p.117
• Main Authors: Simsek, Fatih Mehmet, Yavasoglu, Sare Ilknur
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Aedes albopictus; Anopheles
• ISSN: 1300-6320
• DOI: 10.4274/tpd.galenos.2023.72692

Objective: Aedes cretinus, a white and black stripped Aedes species, shares morphological similarities with Aedes albopictus and Aedes aegypti which are among the most important vectors and invasive species in the world. Due to its limited distribution and low population density, information on the biology and ecology of the species has been limited so far. This study aimed to determine distribution of Ae. cretinus in Turkiye. Methods: Field works have been carried out in the Mediterranean, Aegean and Marmara Regions of Turkiye. Larval samples were collected by larval dippers while adult mosquito catches were performed using the human landing catch method and CDC-light traps. Results: A total of 44 different Ae. cretinus populations were identified in the Mediterranean, Aegean and Marmara Regions of Turkiye. The larval specimen collected from small containers, tires, tree holes and natural small habitats. A plane (Platanus orientalis), walnut (Juglans regia), Turkiye oak (Quercus cerris), chestnut (Castenea sativa) and cedar (Cedrus libani) tree holes are the main larval habitats in which the specimen collected. In some localities, larvae were found together with Anopheles plumbeus, Anopheles claviger and Aedes geniculatus larvae in tree holes. Human landing catch method captured a greater number of females than CDC-light traps. Conclusion: This study determined the distribution of Ae. cretinus in Turkiye for the first time. Information on respective geographic distribution of Ae. cretinus is fundamental for effective control programmes. Further studies are needed to understand the biology and ecology of these species. Keywords: Aedes cretinus, distribution, Mediterranean, Aegean, Marmara Amac: Beyaz ve siyah cizgili bir Aedes turu olan Aedes cretinus, dunyadaki en onemli ve istilaci turler arasinda yer alan Aedes albopictus ve Aedes aegypti ile morfolojik benzerlikler gostermektedir. Sinirli yayilis alani ve dusuk populasyon yogunlugu nedeniyle turun biyolojisi ve ekolojisi ile ilgili bilgiler simdiye kadar sinirli kalmistir. Bu calisma, Ae. cretinus'un Turkiye'deki dagilimini belirlemeyi amaclamistir. Yontemler: Turkiye'nin Akdeniz, Ege ve Marmara Bolgeleri'nde arazi calismalari yapilmistir. Larva ornekleri larva kepceleri ile toplanirken, ergin ornekleri toplamak icin insan tuzaklari ve CDC-isik tuzaklari kullanilmistir. Bulgular: Turkiye'nin Akdeniz, Ege ve Marmara Bolgeleri'nde toplam 44 farkli Ae. cretinus populasyonu tespit edilmistir. Larvalar kucu