Population genetic structure of the Culex pipiens (Diptera: Culicidae) complex, vectors of West Nile virus, in five habitats

Population genetic structure of the Culex pipiens (Diptera: Culicidae) complex, vectors of West Nile virus, in five habitats

Abstract Background The Culex pipiens complex consists of several morphologically similar, closely related species. In the United States, Cx. pipiens L. is distributed North of 39° latitude, while Cx. quinquefasciatus Say occurs South of 36° latitude; a hybrid zone occurs between these two latitudes...

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Main Authors: Andrea L. Joyce, Etienne Melese, Phuong-Thao Ha, Allan Inman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
AFLPs
Culex pipiens
Culex quinquefasciatus
Culex pipiens molestus
Hybrids
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-017-2594-6

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