[First detection of Anopheles species mosquitoes breeding in water-filled cellars]

Studies of the breeding of blood-sucking mosquitos in water-filled cellars of Astrakhan were carried out in 1980-1986 using routine entomological techniques of assessment, collection and determination of blood-sucking mosquitos. In July, 1986, Anopheles sp. breeding in the cellars of 2 multistory buildings was registered along with commonly observed breeding of C. pipiens. The rate of preimago development stages of Anopheles sp. was 2 to 10 sp. per 1 cubic meter of water surface. Water-filled cellars are full of ground water mixed with sewage. It increases epidemiological value of the fact of mosquitos' breeding in populated areas, which should be taken into account during mosquito control.