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Spatial and temporal distribution, environmental drivers and community structure of mosquitoes in the Kaipara Harbour, New Zealand

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 August 2017

R.P. Cane ,
S. Hartley ,
B. Gradwell  and
M. Singe
R.P. Cane
Affiliation:
New Zealand Biosecure Entomology Laboratory Research, Lincoln, New Zealand
S. Hartley*
Affiliation:
School of Biological Sciences, Victoria University of Wellington, PO Box 600, Wellington 6140, New Zealand
B. Gradwell
Affiliation:
New Zealand BioSecure, PO Box 536, Silverdale, Hibiscus Coast 0944, New Zealand
M. Singe
Affiliation:
New Zealand BioSecure, Wellington Mail Centre, PO Box 38-328, Wellington 5010, New Zealand
*
*Author for correspondence E-mail: [email protected]
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Abstract

Mosquito communities across the globe frequently comprise a mix of native and cosmopolitan species. New Zealand's mosquito communities are no exception. Here we describe the abundance, distribution and phenological patterns for a community of six mosquito taxa resident across the Kaipara Harbour region of northern New Zealand. Adult mosquitoes were sampled using baited light traps, serviced biweekly for 3½ years. Seasonal fluctuations in abundance of adults were examined for correlations with temperature and rainfall over the preceding weeks. Four endemic species comprised over 98% of the total catch, with Coquillettidia iracunda being the most abundant. Two introduced species, Aedes notoscriptus and Culex quinquefasciatus were widely distributed, but each comprised <1% of the total catch. Culiseta tonnoiri was the only species that appeared geographically restricted, occurring at one-third of the sites. Distinct temporal peaks in adult abundance were evident: Aedes antipodeus was most abundant in spring, Ae. notoscriptus and Cq. iracunda were most abundant in summer and Cx. quinquefasciatus was most abundant in autumn. Culiseta tonnoiri and Culex pervigilans were of variable abundance throughout the year. For all species examined, temporal variations in abundance were more strongly associated with temperature in the preceding weeks than with preceding rainfall. A better knowledge of the factors driving patterns of spatial and temporal abundance will allow an improved understanding of how non-native species may integrate themselves into resident mosquito communities.

Keywords

Aedes notoscriptusAedes antipodeusCoquillettidia iracundaCulex pervigilansCulex quinquefasciatusCuliseta tonnoiri
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Bulletin of Entomological Research , Volume 108 , Issue 3 , June 2018 , pp. 305 - 313
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Current address: Mosquito Consulting Services (NZ), 451 Loburn Terrace Road, R.D. 2, Rangiora 7472, New Zealand.

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Current address: 12 Tara Place, Snells Beach, Auckland 0920, New Zealand.

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