Biotopes of Aedes vexans development in the long flood-plain forest of the Dnipro river
Biotopes of Aedes vexans development in the long flood-plain forest of the Dnipro river
Author(s): N. V. Voronova, O. Y. Pakhomov, V. V. Gorban’Subject(s): Political Ecology
Published by: Дніпропетровський національний університет імені Олеся Гончара
Keywords: Aedes vexans; long flood-plain forest; Dnipro river;
Summary/Abstract: The aim of the research was to estimate the role of different types of biotopes in a formation of the Aedes vexans high ecological valency. The greatest number of Ae. vexans mosquitoes procreate in basins with the moderate density of larvae (49.6–70.2 %), less mosquitoes procreate in basins with the high one (15.9–19.0 %). The optimal and effective density for the development of mosquitoes larvae in temporary basins of a long while flooded forest of the Dnipro river is 350–1700 specimens/m2, that’s why it is necessary just to pay attention to them during taking measures on reducing their numbers.
Journal: Biosystems Diversity
- Issue Year: 13/2005
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 226-230
- Page Count: 5
- Language: English