Aedes (Stegomyia) Bromeliae (Diptera: Culicidae), The Yellow Fever Virus Vector in East Africa
Abstract
The Aedes (Stegomyia) simpsoni complex in the Afrotropical Region comprises at least 3 species (Ae. simpsoni, Ae. lilii, and Ae. bromeliae). The species from which Mahaffy, Haddow, and others isolated yellow fever virus, and which is the most common and widespread man-biting member of the simpsoni complex, is Ae. bromeliae, not Ae. simpsoni. Aedes simpsoni is apparently restricted to southern Africa, where it is also a manbiting species; however, it is not known to be involved in the transmission of arboviruses. Aedes lilii occurs in eastern and western Africa but is less prevalent than Ae. bromeliae, and no females have been recorded as biting man. Literature references to Ae. simpsoni are reviewed, and those applying to Ae. bromeliae are given. Distribution, immature habitats, and biting preferences of all 3 species in eastern and southern Africa are presented. Aedes bromeliae is reported from South Africa for the first time.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 31, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA510555
Entities
People
- Yiau-min Huang
Organizations
- Smithsonian Institution