Diptera Vectors: Ecology, Epidemiology and Integrated Control
A special issue of Insects (ISSN 2075-4450). This special issue belongs to the section "Insect Pest and Vector Management".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2026 | Viewed by 302
Editor
Interests: biological vectors; diptera; pathogens; parasitology; ecology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Dipteran insects comprise some of the most important vectors of pathogens affecting human and animal health worldwide. While mosquitoes (Culicidae) are the most extensively studied group due to their major role in human disease transmission, varied other dipteran groups, including hematophagous and synanthropic species such as Tabanidae, Muscidae, Calliphoridae, Ceratopogonidae, and Simuliidae, also play significant roles in pathogen transmission, particularly as mechanical or opportunistic vectors in livestock systems and human-modified landscapes.
Recent advances in eco-epidemiology, molecular diagnostics, and spatial modelling have significantly improved our understanding of how environmental conditions, landscape structure, and host availability shape vector–pathogen interactions. At the same time, global changes, including climate variability, land-use transformation, and the intensification of animal production systems, are altering the distribution, abundance, and epidemiological relevance of Diptera.
Despite these advances, important gaps remain in our understanding of (i) the ecological drivers of dipteran vector populations, (ii) the role of Diptera groups beyond Culicidae in pathogen transmission, (iii) the integration of ecological and molecular data into epidemiological frameworks, and (iv) the development of effective and sustainable control strategies adapted to real-world systems.
This Special Issue will bring together original research articles, reviews, and short communications addressing the ecology, epidemiology, and control of Diptera vectors from an integrative perspective. We particularly encourage contributions that bridge fundamental and applied research, including studies on vector–pathogen interactions, eco-epidemiological processes, and integrated control strategies in both human and animal health contexts.
Submissions focusing on hematophagous and synanthropic Diptera, mechanical transmission, surveillance and monitoring, molecular detection of pathogens, behavioral ecology, and innovative or sustainable control approaches are especially welcome. By integrating ecological, epidemiological, and operational perspectives, this Special Issue will advance our understanding of Diptera vectors and support the development of effective strategies for mitigating their impact on health and production systems.
Dr. Rodrigo Ferreira Krüger
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- dipteran vectors
- vector ecology
- epidemiology
- pathogen transmission
- diagnostics
- surveillance and monitoring
- vector management
- hematophagous and synanthropic insects
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