Dengue infection alters mosquito flight behavior, enabling detection using machine learning classifiers. This study analyzes 3D flight trajectories and evaluates multiple models, showing that longer ...

Culicoides (Diptera, Ceratopogonidae) biting midges serve as vectors of viruses, bacteria, filaria, and protozoans, such as dixenous avian blood parasites (Trypanosomatidae). Additionally, these insects can harbour insect-specific flagellates-monoxenous trypanosomatids-which are generally considered harmless commensals; however, in certain cases, they can increase mortality or reduce the fitness of their insect hosts. Recent studies indicate that the prevalence of trypanosomatids in wild-caught...