The Distribution and Relative Abundance of the Mosquıto Specıes in Eastern and Middle Black Sea Area

Authors : Muhammet Mustafa Akıner, Murat Öztürk, Hilal Bedir, Rıdvan Demirtaş

Pages : 995-1001

Doi:10.35229/jaes.1807084

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Publication Date : 2025-11-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) are among the most important vectors transmitting medically significant pathogens and parasites to humans and animals. This study aimed to determine the species composition, distribution, and relative abundance of mosquito fauna in the Eastern and Middle Black Sea regions of Türkiye between 2014 and 2022. A total of 46081 adult specimens were collected from 1700 sampling points in 513 localities across 14 provinces using larval dipping, light traps, BG-Sentinel traps, and human landing catches. Morphological identification revealed 31 mosquito species belonging to six genera: Aedes, Anopheles, Culex, Culiseta, Orthopodomyia, and Uranotaenia. Aedes albopictus was the most abundant species (40.5%), followed by Culex pipiens s.l. (37.3%) and Anopheles maculipennis s.l. (5.75%). The highest species richness was observed in Rize, Artvin, and Samsun, while Ordu and Amasya showed the lowest diversity indices. The widespread occurrence of the invasive Aedes albopictus and its rapid expansion across the region highlights the increasing risk of arboviral transmission, particularly for West Nile virus, dengue, and chikungunya. Climatic factors, vegetation types, land use, and vertebrate host availability appeared to influence spatial distribution and diversity patterns. The findings underline the necessity for continuous entomological surveillance and vector control strategies to mitigate potential mosquito-borne disease risks in this ecologically sensitive region.
Keywords : Sivrisinek faunası, Aedes albopictus, Karadeniz Bölgesi, Tür zenginliği, Vektör ekolojisi

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