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AI InsightMale individuals belonging to C. alazanicus and C. griseidorsum in Turkey have been identified for the first time in this study.
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Abstract
In recent years, Sinop province has become an important touristic center of Black Sea Region in Turkey. Akliman is also one of the most visited touristic areas of Sinop. It is notable that aquatic and semi-aquatic habitats in Akliman and surrounding areas are suitable reproduction areas for Culicoides (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae). Females Culicoides biting midges irritate people and animals because they feed on blood sucking. Thus, the study aimed to determine the species of the genus in Akliman District of Sinop Province, which is little investigated. The present study was conducted in 2014 and 2015. Samples were collected using CDC miniature light trap and black fluorescent lamp light trap, which were kept inside bottles with 70% ethyl alcohol. Culicoides specimens were identified using steromicroscope and light microscope. A total of 15 species of the Culicoides genus was identified in the study area. Culicoides alazanicus Dzhafarov, 1961, C. cataneii Clastrier, 1957, C. gejgelensis Dzhafarov, 1964, C. griseidorsum Kieffer, 1918, C. kibunensis Tokunaga, 1937, C. longipennis Khalaf, 1957, C. obsoletus (Meigen, 1818), C. picturatus Kremer and Deduit, 1961 and C. subfasciipennis Kieffer, 1919 species are new records for Sinop. Male individuals belonging to C. alazanicus and C. griseidorsum in Turkey have been identified for the first time in this study.