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Relative abundance, distribution and diversity of Culex (Diptera: Culicidae) mosquito species in Lagos, Southwest Nige...
ISSN: 0331 - 0094
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Relative abundance, distribution and diversity of Culex (Diptera: Culicidae) mosquito species in Lagos, Southwest Nige...
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Publisher: Nigerian Journal Of Entomology Lujosh Ventures Limited
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Abstract
Culex mosquitoes are nuisance bitters and vectors of public and veterinary health importance. Information on the abundance and distribution of this species is critical in understanding the risk factors associated with the diseases transmitted by these vectors. A longitudinal survey was conducted from May 2015 to October 2016 to determine the abundance, distribution and species diversity of Culex mosquitoes in water drainage channels in Kosofe, Ojo, Epe and Eti-Osa Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Lagos State. Culex larvae were collected using standard dipper, counted and reared to adults. Samples collected were identified morphologically while members of Culex pipiens complex were further identified into subspecies using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) assays. A total of 12,367 Culex larvae were collected, of which 64.4% and 35.6% were collected in canals and gutters respectively. Culex larvae were predominant at the end of wet season...
