Emergence of sandflies (Phlebotominae) in Austria, a Central European country

摘要: The possible existence of autochthonous sandfly populations in Central Europe north the Alps has long been excluded. However, past years, sandflies have documented Germany, Belgium, and recently, also Austria, close to Slovenian border. Moreover, human Leishmania Phlebovirus infections reported Europe, particularly Germany. From 2010 2012, trapping (740 trap nights) was performed at 53 different capture sites Austria using battery-operated CDC miniature light traps. Sites were chosen on basis their climate profile federal states Styria, Burgenland, Lower Austria. Sandfly specimens found transferred 70 % ethanol for conservation. Identification based morphological characters male genitalia female spermathecae, respectively. Altogether, 24 specimens, 22 females 2 males, all identified as Phlebotomus (Transphlebotomus) mascittii Grassi, 1908, six sampling three investigated. highest number catches made a farm period activity shown be much longer than presumed, earliest July 3rd latest August 28th. Sandflies small foci probably long, but course global warming, further spreading may expected. Although P. is only an assumed vector spp.—data its experimental transmission capacity are still lacking—the wide distribution country thought free sandflies, supports potential emergence Europe. This medical relevance, not with respect spp. which reservoir given dogs, phleboviruses.