RESUMEN
This is the first report of the presence of Aedes albopictus (Skuse) in the Tocantins State, Brazil, in urban area of the Mateiros city. Immature specimens (aquatic stages) of this vector were collected in water reservoirs, treeholes, old tires and others. The existence of Ae. albopictus in the metropolitan area poses a potential risk for the interaction of this mosquito species with the urban human population.
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Aedes , Animales , Brasil , Ciudades , DemografíaRESUMEN
Pela primeira vez é registrada a presença do Aedes albopictus (Skuse) em Tocantins, em área urbana da cidade de Mateiros. As coletas foram realizadas em criadouros de formas imaturas (caixas dágua, cisternas, tanques, ocos de árvores, lixo, pneus, etc). A presença de Ae. albopictus em área urbana representa um risco potencial do inter-relacionamento dessa espécie de mosquito com a população.
This is the first report of the presence of Aedes albopictus (Skuse) in the Tocantins State, Brazil, in urban area of the Mateiros city. Immature specimens (aquatic stages) of this vector were collected in water reservoirs, treeholes, old tires and others. The existence of Ae. albopictus in the metropolitan area poses a potential risk for the interaction of this mosquito species with the urban human population.