Population dynamics and biting rhythm of the anthropophilic sandfly Lutzomyia cruciata (Diptera: Psychdidae) in Southeast, Mexico

Authors

  • Eduardo A. Rebollar-Tellez Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán; Depto. Inmunologia
  • Filiberto Reyes-Villanueva Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán; Fac. Ciencias Biológicas; Lab. Entomología Médica
  • Ildefonso Fernandez-Salas Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán; Fac. Ciencias Biológicas; Lab. Entomología Médica
  • Fernando J. Andrade-Narvaez Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán; Depto. Inmunologia

Keywords:

Lutzomyia cruciata, Population dynamics, Transmission cycle, Diptera, Psychodidae

Abstract

Sandflies attracted by human bait were caught in an endemic focus of localized cutaneous leishmaniasis in the state of Campeche, Mexico. Catches were carried out monthly from February 1994 to January 1995 between 18:00 and 22:00 h. Lutzomyia cruciata was the only species caught. The highest population peak of Lu. cruciata was found in March with lesser peaks in February, December 1994, and January 1995. Maximum biting rate of Lu. cruciata was found between 18:00 and 19:00 h. The host-seeking females of Lu. cruciata were directly related to levels of humidity between 88 and 100%. Low and high temperature had a negative effect upon Lu. cruciata activity. The possible role of Lu. cruciata as vector of leishmaniasis in the state of Campeche, Mexico is discussed.

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Published

1996-02-01

Issue

Vol. 38 No. 1 (1996)

Section

Epidemiology

How to Cite

Rebollar-Tellez, E. A., Reyes-Villanueva, F., Fernandez-Salas, I., & Andrade-Narvaez, F. J. (1996). Population dynamics and biting rhythm of the anthropophilic sandfly Lutzomyia cruciata (Diptera: Psychdidae) in Southeast, Mexico . Revista Do Instituto De Medicina Tropical De São Paulo, 38(1), 29-33. https://revistas.usp.br/rimtsp/article/view/29334