Multi-modal analysis of courtship behaviour in the old world leishmaniasis vector Phlebotomus argentipes.
BACKGROUND:The sand fly Phlebotomus argentipes is arguably the most important vector of leishmaniasis worldwide. As there is no vaccine against the parasites that cause leishmaniasis, disease prevention focuses on control of the insect vector. Understanding reproductive behaviour will be essential t...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:dcfc1a5f060f4a8fbc61533d1a8bcbca 2023-05-15T15:16:35+02:00 Multi-modal analysis of courtship behaviour in the old world leishmaniasis vector Phlebotomus argentipes. Daniel P Bray Khatijah Yaman Beryl A Underhilll Fraser Mitchell Victoria Carter James G C Hamilton 2014-12-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0003316 https://doaj.org/article/dcfc1a5f060f4a8fbc61533d1a8bcbca EN eng Public Library of Science (PLoS) http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4256473?pdf=render https://doaj.org/toc/1935-2727 https://doaj.org/toc/1935-2735 1935-2727 1935-2735 doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0003316 https://doaj.org/article/dcfc1a5f060f4a8fbc61533d1a8bcbca PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Vol 8, Iss 12, p e3316 (2014) Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine RC955-962 Public aspects of medicine RA1-1270 article 2014 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0003316 2022-12-31T16:04:02Z BACKGROUND:The sand fly Phlebotomus argentipes is arguably the most important vector of leishmaniasis worldwide. As there is no vaccine against the parasites that cause leishmaniasis, disease prevention focuses on control of the insect vector. Understanding reproductive behaviour will be essential to controlling populations of P. argentipes, and developing new strategies for reducing leishmaniasis transmission. Through statistical analysis of male-female interactions, this study provides a detailed description of P. argentipes courtship, and behaviours critical to mating success are highlighted. The potential for a role of cuticular hydrocarbons in P. argentipes courtship is also investigated, by comparing chemicals extracted from the surface of male and female flies. PRINCIPAL FINDINGS:P. argentipes courtship shared many similarities with that of both Phlebotomus papatasi and the New World leishmaniasis vector Lutzomyia longipalpis. Male wing-flapping while approaching the female during courtship predicted mating success, and touching between males and females was a common and frequent occurrence. Both sexes were able to reject a potential partner. Significant differences were found in the profile of chemicals extracted from the surface of males and females. Results of GC analysis indicate that female extracts contained a number of peaks with relatively short retention times not present in males. Extracts from males had higher peaks for chemicals with relatively long retention times. CONCLUSIONS:The importance of male approach flapping suggests that production of audio signals through wing beating, or dispersal of sex pheromones, are important to mating in this species. Frequent touching as a means of communication, and the differences in the chemical profiles extracted from males and females, may also indicate a role for cuticular hydrocarbons in P. argentipes courtship. Comparing characteristics of successful and unsuccessful mates could aid in identifying the modality of signals involved in P. argentipes ... Article in Journal/Newspaper Arctic Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Arctic PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases 8 12 e3316 |
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BACKGROUND:The sand fly Phlebotomus argentipes is arguably the most important vector of leishmaniasis worldwide. As there is no vaccine against the parasites that cause leishmaniasis, disease prevention focuses on control of the insect vector. Understanding reproductive behaviour will be essential to controlling populations of P. argentipes, and developing new strategies for reducing leishmaniasis transmission. Through statistical analysis of male-female interactions, this study provides a detailed description of P. argentipes courtship, and behaviours critical to mating success are highlighted. The potential for a role of cuticular hydrocarbons in P. argentipes courtship is also investigated, by comparing chemicals extracted from the surface of male and female flies. PRINCIPAL FINDINGS:P. argentipes courtship shared many similarities with that of both Phlebotomus papatasi and the New World leishmaniasis vector Lutzomyia longipalpis. Male wing-flapping while approaching the female during courtship predicted mating success, and touching between males and females was a common and frequent occurrence. Both sexes were able to reject a potential partner. Significant differences were found in the profile of chemicals extracted from the surface of males and females. Results of GC analysis indicate that female extracts contained a number of peaks with relatively short retention times not present in males. Extracts from males had higher peaks for chemicals with relatively long retention times. CONCLUSIONS:The importance of male approach flapping suggests that production of audio signals through wing beating, or dispersal of sex pheromones, are important to mating in this species. Frequent touching as a means of communication, and the differences in the chemical profiles extracted from males and females, may also indicate a role for cuticular hydrocarbons in P. argentipes courtship. Comparing characteristics of successful and unsuccessful mates could aid in identifying the modality of signals involved in P. argentipes ... |
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Multi-modal analysis of courtship behaviour in the old world leishmaniasis vector Phlebotomus argentipes. |
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Multi-modal analysis of courtship behaviour in the old world leishmaniasis vector Phlebotomus argentipes. |
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Multi-modal analysis of courtship behaviour in the old world leishmaniasis vector Phlebotomus argentipes. |
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Multi-modal analysis of courtship behaviour in the old world leishmaniasis vector Phlebotomus argentipes. |
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Multi-modal analysis of courtship behaviour in the old world leishmaniasis vector Phlebotomus argentipes. |
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multi-modal analysis of courtship behaviour in the old world leishmaniasis vector phlebotomus argentipes. |
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