Biodiversity of mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae), vectors of important arboviral diseases at different altitudes in the central part of Iran

Risk assessment and vector control programs rely on a comprehensive knowledge of mosquito diversity in different areas. The present study aims to evaluate biodiversity areas Sirjan County, Kerman Province, as one the most important economic zones Iran. Totally 4538 mosquitoes representing 19 species four genera were collected identified. Results showed that Culiseta longiareolata Culex quinquefacsiatus constant, destricola, pusillus, pipiens laticinctus common other captured accidental County. In this study, Aedes vittatus was recorded for first time Province. highest rate richness Balvard (2034 meters above sea level) evenness Shannon-Wiener indices belong Zeid Abad (1718 m.a.s.l.) districts. lowest similarity between Pariz (2322 m.a.s.l.), Homashahr (1984 Khajo- Shahr districts (1723 m.a.s.l.). an agricultural area highest; conversely, neighboring copper mine biodiversity. Biotic abiotic factors human activities can affect biodiversity; therefore, surveillance should consider these factors.