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Protocol for rearing and using mosquitoes for flight path tracking and behavioral characterization in wind tunnel bioassays.

Manuela CarnaghiFederico MandelliLionel FeugèreJillian JoinerSteven R BelmainRichard J HopkinsFrances M Hawkes
Published in: STAR protocols (2024)
Mosquito behavioral assays are an important component in vector research and control tool development. Here, we present a protocol for rearing Anopheles mosquitoes, performing host-seeking behavioral bioassays, and collecting 3D flight tracks in a large wind tunnel. We describe steps for setting up host-seeking landing assays, both as a non-choice and as a dual-choice assay, and analyzing flight tracks. This protocol can be applied in the research of several behavioral traits, including nectar seeking, resting, mating, and oviposition behavior. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Carnaghi et al. 1 .
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