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September 10, 2025Parasites & VectorsOpen Access

Spatial distribution of Culex mosquitoes across England and Wales, July 2023

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EWEmma WidlakeRWR. S. WilsonJPJack Pilgrim

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Overview

Field surveillance maps culex mosquito species in England and Wales, indicating potential arbovirus risk.

Key Points

  • A total of 2157 adult cullex mosquitoes were collected across England and Wales during the surveillance study.
  • Culex pipiens biotype pipiens made up 95.8% of confirmed species, highlighting its dominance in the region.
  • Comparative data indicates hybrids of biotype pipiens and molestus are becoming more widespread than previously known.
  • This comprehensive study provides crucial data to improve preparedness for vector-borne diseases like WNV and USUV.

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Widlake et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1b82654b1d3bfb60ec8cahttps://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-025-06975-w
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