Abstract Background Mosquitoes of the Anopheles gambiae complex are one of the major
vectors of malaria in sub-Saharan Africa. Their ability to transmit this disease of major public …

Effective management of insect disease vectors requires a detailed understanding of their
ecology and behavior. In Anopheles gambiae sensu lato (sl)(Diptera: Culicidae) mating …

Mating swarms of malaria mosquitoes form every day at sunset throughout the tropical
world. They typically last less than 30 minutes. Activity must thus be highly synchronized …

Anopheles mating is initiated by the swarming of males at dusk followed by females flying
into the swarm. Here, we show that mosquito swarming and mating are coordinately guided …

Mosquito copulation is a crucial determinant of its capacity to transmit malaria-causing
Plasmodium parasites as well as underpinning several highly-anticipated vector control …

Treating both male and female Anopheles gambiae as if they are “boids”(a computer
program that mimics flocking in birds) explains much of the swarming and mating behavior …

The visual environments that mosquito disease vectors must navigate are complex but can
provide vital sensory information that facilitates various behaviours and ecological …

Given the unsurpassed sound sensitivity of mosquitoes among arthropods and the sound
source power required for long-range hearing, we investigated the distance over which …

The mating behaviour of the malaria vector Anopheles gambiae complex is an important
aspect of its reproduction biology. The success of mosquito release programmes based on …

The multi-pond system plays an essential role in maintaining the biodiversity of the
agricultural landscape. In recent years, the vast majority of farm ponds have undergone the …