Aedes (<em>Stegomyia</em>) albopictus in rural areas in Brazil: First Record in the State of Ceara

• Main Authors: Estelita Lima Cândido (Author), Ulisses Mariano da Silva (Author), Angélica Rodrigues de Souza Costa (Author), Elayne Eally Silva de Oliveira Morais (Author), Gledson Micael da Silva Leite (Author), Carlos Wagner Oliveira (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Global Journal of Ecology - Peertechz Publications, 2023-10-31.
• Subjects: Research Article
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<p>Background: This work aims to describe the finding of Aedes albopictus in an intra- and peridomiciliary area of the rural area in the south-central region of Ceará and discuss the need for entomological surveillance of this species in the country. </p><p>Method: Through traps installed in an intra- and peridomiciliary environment and artificial breeding grounds, eggs and larvae of Ae. albopictus were captured in a rural area of the state of Ceará. </p><p>Results: This is the first record of Ae. albopictus in the south-central region of the state of Ceará. We collected 418 eggs and 252 larvae from Ae. albopictus, being 85% of eggs in the peridomiciliary area, on average 29.41 (± 37.34) eggs per trap. As for larvae, about 70% of them were caught on tires. Only 42 larvae (14,2%) belonged to species other than the genus Aedes, found in tires and an engine. </p><p>Conclusion: The presence of Ae. albopictus in rural areas close to urban areas warns of the need to effectively insert this vector as a surveillance target, carry out an active search, monitor its presence in municipalities, and investigate its involvement with outbreaks in or near areas where they are present.</p>