A list of mosquito species of the Brazilian State of Pernambuco, including the first report of Haemagogus janthinomys (Diptera: Culicidae), yellow fever vector and 14 other species (Diptera: Culicidae)

INTRODUCTION: Besides mosquito species adapted to urban environments (Culex quinquefasciatus, Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus), only 15 species of Anopheles had been recorded in the State of Pernambuco. METHODS: Human-landing mosquitoes were collected in Dois Irmãos Park, in Recife. RESULTS: The first report for the state of Haemagogus janthinomys, an important vector of yellow fever virus, and 14 other species, including Trichoprosopon lampropus, a first reported for Brazil. CONCLUSIONS: The mosquito fauna in the area is diversified and has potential medical and veterinary importance.

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Main Authors:	Aragão,Nádia Consuelo, Müller,Gerson Azulim, Balbino,Valdir Queiroz, Costa Junior,César Raimundo Lima, Figueirêdo Júnior,Carlos Santiago, Alencar,Jerônimo, Marcondes,Carlos Brisola
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical - SBMT 2010
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0037-86822010000400024
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