Volume 7, Number 6—December 2001
Research
Vector Competence of Selected North American Culex and Coquillettidia Mosquitoes for West Nile Virus
Michael R. Sardelis*, Michael J. Turell†
, David J. Dohm†, and Monica L. O'Guinn†
, David J. Dohm†, and Monica L. O'Guinn†Table 1
Mosquito species tested for susceptibility to infection with West Nile virus
| Species | Strain | Source (year collected) | Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culex nigripalpus | Indian River | Indian River, FL (2000) | F0-1 |
| Cx. quinquefasciatus | Sebring | Sebring County, FL (1988) | >F30 |
| Cx. quinquefasciatus | Vero Beach | Vero Beach, FL (1999) | F10-12 |
| Cx. restuans | Maryland | Frederick & Prince George's Counties, MD (2000,2001) | F0 |
| Cx. salinarius | Chambers | Chambers Co., TX (1992) | >F30 |
| Cq. perturbans |
Laurel |
Laurel, MD (2000) |
F0 |
