The utilisation of CytB and COI barcodes for the identification of bloodmeals and Culicoides species (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) reveals a variety of novel wildlife …
Biting midges in the genus Culicoides (Diptera; Ceratopogonidae) are vectors of pathogens
that can cause diseases of major economic importance in humans and animals. Identifying
host ranges of these biting midges might aid in understanding the complex epidemiology of
such diseases, often involving reservoir hosts and multiple species. In this study, we aim to
identify bloodmeal origin from engorged female Culicoides biting midges. All bloodfed
females were opportunistically collected as part of an ongoing surveillance programme …
that can cause diseases of major economic importance in humans and animals. Identifying
host ranges of these biting midges might aid in understanding the complex epidemiology of
such diseases, often involving reservoir hosts and multiple species. In this study, we aim to
identify bloodmeal origin from engorged female Culicoides biting midges. All bloodfed
females were opportunistically collected as part of an ongoing surveillance programme …