ArticleParasites & vectors2026
Environmental factors influencing Culicoides vectors of Bluetongue in northwestern Spain: abundance, phenology and epidemiological risk.
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- Diversity of Dipteran Vectors Associated with Different Mammalian Hosts in a Peri-Urban Zoological Garden in NW Spain.Acta parasitologica · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe genus Culicoides comprises several vectors of the Bluetongue virus (BTV) affecting livestock and other ruminants. The historical occurrence and recent re-emergence of this disease in Galicia (NW Spain) make it essential to identify the vector species present in the region, determine the factors influencing their abundance, analyse their seasonal activity period and identify areas of highest epidemiological risk.
methodsA total of 2009 light-trap collections targeting Culicoides were conducted at representative sites across Galicia between 2008 and 2012. A subset of the 2009 dataset was used to analyse species phenology and epidemiological risk. Several climatic and environmental factors were obtained from different sources to determine their relationship with the abundance of the identified potential BTV vectors through Negative Binomial Generalized Linear Models (NBGLMM).
resultsFive potential BTV vectors were identified in the region: Culicoides obsoletus s.l., C. punctatus, C. newsteadi, C. pulicaris and C. imicola. NBGLMM provided a good fit for the Obsoletus complex (R
conclusionsThis research provides valuable insights into the ecological determinants of BTV vectors abundance under Atlantic climate conditions. These findings are crucial for understanding disease transmission dynamics and improving vector control strategies. By integrating climatic characteristics and identifying areas of highest epidemiological risk, public health interventions and management measures can become more targeted and efficient.
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