Communications Biology (Nov 2022)

Semi-field and surveillance data define the natural diapause timeline for Culex pipiens across the United States

  • Eleanor N. Field,
  • John J. Shepard,
  • Mark E. Clifton,
  • Keith J. Price,
  • Bryn J. Witmier,
  • Kirk Johnson,
  • Broox Boze,
  • Charles Abadam,
  • Gregory D. Ebel,
  • Philip M. Armstrong,
  • Christopher M. Barker,
  • Ryan C. Smith

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-022-04276-x
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 5, no. 1
pp. 1 – 12

Abstract

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The combination of laboratory and semifield experiments, paired with surveillance data, demonstrate the natural timeline for mosquito diapause, highlighting the importance of latitude and population genetics.