Author(s):NAHEED ALI, RUHI NAZ, KHALID KHAN, LUBNA
Abstract :
Abstract: This study aims to deduce the temporary habitat of mosquitoes, and their seasonal dynamics in Peshawar University campus in selected sites. Monthly sampling of mosquito larvae from six habitats was carriedout from May to December, 2009. The habitats selected for this survey were; bamboo traps, discarded drinks cans, small wastewater channels, mud pots, tyres and a small cemented pond. A total of 2419 adult mosquitoes comprising 1433 females and 985 males belonging to six species viz. Aedes albopictus (57.2%), Aedes unilineatus (2.5%), Aedesw-albus (2.8%), Armigeres subalbatus (3.8%), Culex quinquefasciatus(33.6%) and one individual of Anopheles stephensi were recorded. As for as density and distribution of the recovered species are concerned, Aedes albopictus was found to be dominant and frequent, recorded from four out of six habitats. The highest number was recorded in September and October while lowest in the month of May. Culex quinquefasciatus was the second most abundant species collected from three habitats with dominant status and moderate distribution. Aedes unilineatus, Armigeres subalbatus and Aedes w-albus were noted as subdominant species with the former two species infrequent and later sporadic in distribution. Larvae of Aedes mosquitoes were found in all habitats except pond water and tyres. Monthly distribution reveals that Aedes albopictus and Culex quinquefasciatus, during this survey were found through out the study period fr