Molecular evidence of Culex pipiens form molestus and hybrids pipiens/molestus in Morocco North Africa

摘要

BackgroundCulex pipiens L. is the most widespread mosquito vector in temperate regions including North Africa. Cx. pipiens has two recognized forms or biotypes; pipiens and molestus are morphologically indistinguishable with distinct behavior and physiology that may influence their vectorial status. In our study, we prospected for the different forms of Cx. pipiens in Morocco.