Comparison of swarming, mating performance and longevity of males Anopheles coluzzii between individuals fed with different natural fruit juices in laboratory and semi-field conditions

Abstract Background It is assumed that malaria vectors feed on locally available nectar sources to obtain energy. Sugar feeding is energetically critical for the Anopheles male swarming and mating activities. However, little is known about the impact of local nectar feeding on male physiological dev...

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Main Authors: Charles Nignan, Abdoulaye Niang, Hamidou Maïga, Simon Péguédwindé Sawadogo, Bèwadéyir Serge Poda, Olivier Gnankine, Kounbobr Roch Dabiré, Frédéric Tripet, Abdoulaye Diabaté
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:Malaria Journal
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-020-03248-y