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Vegetation structure drives mosquito community composition in UK's largest managed lowland wetland

The rising burden of mosquito-borne diseases in Europe extends beyond urban areas, encompassing rural and semi-urban regions near managed and natural wetlands evidenced by recent outbreaks of Usutu and West Nile viruses. While wetland management policies focus on biodiversity and ecosystem services, few studies explore the impact on mosquito vectors.

Citation:
Smith DC, Schäfer SM, Golding N, Nunn MA, et al. Vegetation structure drives mosquito community composition in UK's largest managed lowland wetland. Parasit Vectors. 2024;17(1):201

Keywords:
Community ecology; Disease; Management; Mosquito; Wetlands

Abstract:
The rising burden of mosquito-borne diseases in Europe extends beyond urban areas, encompassing rural and semi-urban regions near managed and natural wetlands evidenced by recent outbreaks of Usutu and West Nile viruses. While wetland management policies focus on biodiversity and ecosystem services, few studies explore the impact on mosquito vectors.