Adult mosquito collection and identification (Culicidae)

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Method synopsis

Collection of adult mosquitoes during blood-seeking behavior and other activities to complement larval surveys and confirm species identifications.

Synthesized from method descriptions across 3 papers using this protocol.

Procedure from a recent peer-reviewed implementation

Steps below were extracted from the most recent peer-reviewed implementation of this protocol in the corpus — Mountain mosquitoes of the Gothic, Colorado area (1966), American Midland Naturalist. Implementations in other papers (listed below) may differ.

1. Larval and pupal collection from aquatic habitats
   Larvae were collected by means of long-handled dippers from various aquatic habitats including snow-melt pools, permanent ponds, stream overflow areas, roadside ditches, and semipermanent marshlands. Approximately 1600 larvae and pupae were collected and determined. Most larvae were preserved for later study while numerous larvae were reared to maturity.
   Quantities: Approximately 1600 larvae and pupae collectedDuration: Collections from June through August, with larvae present from as early as June 14 through late July/early AugustConditions: Collections made from pools ranging from temporary (few inches diameter) to large permanent water bodies, at elevations from 7800 to 12,500 ft
   Equipment: long-handled dippers
2. Habitat survey and site characterization
   Breeding habitats were surveyed throughout the area, documenting larval habitats including temporary snow-melt pools, permanent ponds, beaver workings, road ruts, stream banks, and various water bodies. Habitats were characterized by permanency, vegetation, shading, substrate type, and associated fauna.
   Quantities: Multiple sites surveyed across elevation range of 7800 to 12,500 ftDuration: Conducted throughout each field season from June through AugustConditions: Sites ranged from snow-bordered pools to irrigated areas, in various habitat types from alpine to foothill zones
   Equipment: field observation tools

Typical Equipment

• capture devices
• preservation materials
• microscopes

Output Measurements

• adult abundance
• activity patterns
• species confirmation

Papers Using This Protocol (3)

Species Studied With This Protocol

Places Where Used