The occurrence of Aedes (Stegomyia) aegypti (Linnaeus) and Aedes (Stegomyia) albopictus (Skuse) in a rural area in Northern Paraná, Brazil and the associated Culicidae fauna

To verify the possible occurrence of Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus, 1761) and Aedes albopictus (Skuse, 1894) in a rural area in Northern Paraná, Brazil, a water tank was installedon a farm, to work as an artificial breeding site. Collections were carried out every 15 days, during a period of 2 years. 12,876 Culicidae larvae, belonging to 10 different species, including Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus, were collected, indicating their occurrence