Braverman Y, Kitron U, Killick-Kendrick R
Kimron Veterinary Institute, Bet Dagan, Israel.
J Med Entomol. 1991 Jan;28(1):133-8. doi: 10.1093/jmedent/28.1.133.
Host preferences of mosquitoes, mainly Culex pipiens L. and Aedes caspius (Pallas), were studied in Israel using live baits, chemical attractants, light, and suction traps. The feeding habits of Cx. pipiens were opportunistic. This species used a wide range of mammalian and avian hosts; a calf, chickens, turkeys, and sheep were the most attractive baits. A. caspius fed mainly on large mammals and was most attracted to calf and sheep baits. Although sheep were attractive, few Cx. pipiens and no Ae. caspius engorged after entering the traps. In addition to defensive behavior and the mechanical protection afforded by the wool, sheep may possess a close-acting repellent that deters mosquitoes from biting. CO2 was the best attractant for host-seeking Cx. pipiens and Ae. caspius, Aedes detritus (Haliday), Culiseta annulata (Schrank), Culiseta longiareolata (Macquart), and Uranotaenia unguiculata Edwards were caught in small numbers, and their bloodmeal hosts were recorded.
在以色列，利用活体诱饵、化学引诱剂、灯光和吸捕器，对主要为尖音库蚊和里海伊蚊的蚊子的宿主偏好进行了研究。尖音库蚊的摄食习性具有机会性。该物种利用多种哺乳动物和鸟类宿主；一头小牛、鸡、火鸡和绵羊是最具吸引力的诱饵。里海伊蚊主要以大型哺乳动物为食，对小牛和绵羊诱饵最感兴趣。尽管绵羊具有吸引力，但进入诱捕器后很少有尖音库蚊和没有里海伊蚊饱食。除了防御行为和羊毛提供的机械保护外，绵羊可能还拥有一种近距离作用的驱避剂，可阻止蚊子叮咬。二氧化碳是寻找宿主的尖音库蚊和里海伊蚊的最佳引诱剂，少量捕获了骚扰伊蚊、环斑库蚊、长柄库蚊和爱德华无爪库蚊，并记录了它们的血餐宿主。
