Ecobiology of haemagogus populations (Diptera: Culicidae): vectors of pathogens in Brazil

Haemagogus, Diptera, Culicidae, entomologia, ecobiologia

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The genus Haemagogus (Diptera: Culicidae) comprises 28 species and four
formally undescribed forms, which are broadly distributed throughout the Americas.
Several species are considered of medical importance as they are responsible for
transmitting the yellow fever virus (YFV) and other arboviruses. In Brazil, these
species primarily inhabit areas of dense gallery forests. In this book, the nine species
reported for Brazil are reviewed in terms of their geographical distribution, adult
and immature biology, and medical importance, emphasizing their involvement in
the transmission of the YFV and other arboviruses, as well as the potential role
of Haemagogus species in the transmission of the dengue virus (DENV). Among
the species identified as potential YFV transmitters, Hg. janthinomys stands out
as the primary vector in the Americas. This vector competence is reinforced by its
geographical distribution, which coincides with the endemic areas of the disease.
Vast Neotropical regions, especially the Amazon and Northeast Brazil, need further
research on Haemagogus and other sylvatic mosquitoes. The possible role of
mosquitoes from this genus in the transmission of pathogens that cause arboviral
diseases, such as Dengue, Yellow Fever, and Mayaro, needs to be further explored.
Therefore, studies on the ecobiology and medical importance of Haemagogus
and other sylvatic mosquitoes are fundamental. Experimental infection research,
such as that conducted with Ae. aegypti and YFV should also be developed with
Haemagogus spp. and DENV. In this regard, the information obtained in this book
is presented in the form of articles addressing the following aspects: ecology,
biology and morphology of the genus Haemagogus

Metadado adicionado por Atena Editora em 08/12/2025

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