Preliminary Study on The Biodiversity of Mosquitoes (Insecta: Diptera) from Meghalaya with A Checklist of Some Vector Borne Mosquito

This study investigates the presence and distribution of mosquito species in Mawsiatkhnam, with a focus on medically significant genera and their potential implications for public health. Data analysis reveals a notable prevalence of Culex and Aedes species, both of which are key vectors for arboviral diseases such as Japanese Encephalitis (JE) and filariasis. The adult mosquitoes were collected from the selected study sites by a hand catch method using a mouth aspirator tube in between the hours 7:00 to 9:00 pm both for indoor and outdoor. The ongoing risk of malaria is underscored by the identification of a diverse Anopheles population, with reports of malaria cases in the past decade. Conversely, the presence of Toxorhynchites, a genus known for its role in controlling mosquito populations, highlights a beneficial ecological factor. These findings emphasize the dual nature of the region’s mosquito ecology posing both a health risk due to vector-borne diseases and an ecological advantage through natural mosquito control mechanisms. This study underscores the importance of continued surveillance and vector management strategies to mitigate the impact of mosquito-borne diseases in the area.