Abstract

MARTIRADONNA OCHIPINTI, Gianna et al. Aedes (Stegomyia) albopictus: (Skuse, 1894) (Diptera: Culicidae) in Maracay, Aragua, Venezuela, increased geographical distribution. Bol Mal Salud Amb [online]. 2013, vol.53, n.2, pp.196-197. ISSN 1690-4648.

The mosquito Aedes (Stegomyia) albopictus (Skuse, 1894) (Diptera: Culicidae), was first reported in Venezuela for the year 2009. Native to Southeast Asia, this species of anthropophilic and zoophilic capacity is incriminated as a vector of 21 arboviruses, including all four serotypes of dengue and yellow fever. This report confirms the presence of Ae. albopictus for the first time in the city of Maracay, Aragua State and the progresive colonization of urban enviroment, which complicate the control strategies for this vector.

Keywords : Aedes; arboviruses; Culicidae; dengue; Maracay; mosquito.

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