Mosquito Surveillance in St. Joseph County, Indiana (1976-1997)
Author Information
Author(s): Carmela Marie D'Antuono, Kayla Anderson, Joseph Afuso, Michelle Huang, Jennifer Robichaud, Samuel S. C. Rund
Primary Institution: University of Notre Dame, Department of Biological Sciences
Conclusion
The historical mosquito data collected from 1976 to 1997 will aid in understanding species trends and support future research on mosquito-borne diseases.
Supporting Evidence
- The dataset includes 12,944 mosquito collections from various locations in St. Joseph County.
- Data will facilitate research on mosquito-borne diseases and ecological changes over time.
- Trends in mosquito species abundance can be tracked over the 21-year period.
Takeaway
Researchers collected data on mosquitoes in Indiana for over 20 years, which helps us learn about mosquito populations and diseases they can spread.
Methodology
Mosquitoes were collected using light traps and identified by species, with data reconstructed from various records.
Limitations
Some years had missing location information, and caution is advised when interpreting year-to-year abundance differences due to changes in trapping locations.
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