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Genetic studies preceded by the observation of an unknown mosquito species in Mikolów (Poland) confirmed that it belongs to a new invasive species in Polish fauna, Aedes japonicus (Theobald, 1901), a known vector for numerous infectious diseases. Ae. japonicus is expanding its geographical presence, raising concerns about potential disease transmission given its vector competence for chikungunya virus, dengue virus, West Nile virus, and Zika virus. This first genetically confirmed identification of Ae. japonicus in Poland initiates a comprehensive review of the literature on Ae. japonicus, its biology and ecology, and the viral infections transmitted by this species. This paper also presents the circumstances of the observation of Ae. japonicus in Poland and a methodology for identifying this species.
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Aedes , Mosquitos Vectores , Polonia , Aedes/virología , Animales , Mosquitos Vectores/virología , Especies Introducidas , Humanos , Virus del Nilo Occidental/genética , Virus del Dengue/genética , Virus del Dengue/aislamiento & purificación , Virus del Dengue/clasificación , Virus Zika/genética , Virus Chikungunya/genética , Virus Chikungunya/clasificación , Virus Chikungunya/aislamiento & purificaciónRESUMEN
In 2017, the presence of the fly Suillia gigantea (Meigen, 1830) was noted in Poland, after many years of research related to the ecology of insects associated with the fruiting bodies of hypogeous fungi. Finally, in 2020, after further studies, the distribution of the truffle fly in Poland was confirmed. Six adults were reared from larvae inhabiting the fruiting bodies of Burgundy truffle (Tuber aestivum Vittad. (1831)). The fungi were harvested in southern Poland. Morphological and genetic analyses of the insect specimens were performed. For the first time, the DNA sequence of this fly species was isolated. This is the first record of S. gigantea in Poland, although it has already been reported from neighbouring countries. The development of S. gigantea, also known as the truffle fly, is associated with hypogeous fungi, mainly belonging to the genus Tuber P. Micheli ex F.H. Wigg. (1780). The diptera larvae develop inside the fruiting bodies. This type of damage causes great losses in truffle production. Containment of these losses is of great interest to the truffle industry. Knowledge of truffle-inhabiting insects is crucial for the development of effective methods to protect truffle crops in Europe.
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Dípteros , Animales , Dípteros/genéticaRESUMEN
In order to fix the identity of the European monospecific genus of heleomyzid flies Tephrochlaena Czerny, 1924 (Figs. 1, 2), the type specimens of Helomyza halterata Meigen, 1830, and Tephrochlaena oraria Collin, 1943, were re-examined. Tephrochlaena oraria is redescribed, the lectotype is designated to clarify the application of the name to the taxon and the type species of Tephrochlaena Czerny, 1924 is fixed as Tephrochlaena oraria Collin, 1943 (= Helomyza halterata sensu Czerny, 1924, nec Meigen, 1830), under ICZN Article 70.3.2. External characters and male and female terminalia are illustrated. A key to the Palaearctic genera of the subfamily Heteromyzinae is provided. By First Reviser action, Tephrochlamys rufiventris (Meigen, 1830) is given precedence over Helomyza halterata Meigen, 1830 syn. nov. under ICZN Article 24.2.1. A lectotype is also designated for Helomyza rufiventris Meigen, 1830 under ICZN Recommendation 73F.