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New record for Aedes thelcter in Arizona
1U.S. Army Environmental Hygiene Activity--West, Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Aurora, CO 80045-5001.
Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association
|March 1, 1990
Summary
Aedes thelcter mosquitoes were identified for the first time in Arizona. This discovery at Yuma Proving Ground expands the known range of this mosquito species.
Area of Science:
- Entomology
- Vector Ecology
- Medical Entomology
Background:
- The mosquito species Aedes thelcter has a known distribution in parts of the southwestern United States.
- Previous records of Aedes thelcter were primarily from California, with a notable collection in 1987 near Bard.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document the first occurrence of Aedes thelcter in the state of Arizona.
- To expand the known geographic distribution records for Aedes thelcter.
Main Methods:
- Mosquito specimens were collected using standard entomological sampling techniques.
- Field collections were conducted in August 1988 at the Yuma Proving Ground, Yuma County, Arizona.
Main Results:
- Three adult specimens of Aedes thelcter were successfully collected and identified.
- This marks the first confirmed record of Aedes thelcter within Arizona.
Conclusions:
- The presence of Aedes thelcter in Arizona indicates a range expansion for this species.
- This finding is significant for understanding mosquito distribution and potential vector-borne disease surveillance in the region.