Prevalence of micro fauna associated with different mosquito breeding habitats in a selected area of Sri Lanka

Mosquito larvae and their predators or pathogens expected to co-exist in every breeding habitat of mosquito ranging from small temporary sites to large permanent sites. Micro invertebrates are more common, prevalent and numerous than macro invertebrates in aquatic habitats. Micro invertebrates are important as food sources for macro invertebrates and fish (Gilbert and Burns, 1999; Hampton and Gilbert, 2001; Hampton et al., 2000). Many also prey on insect larvae (Marten, 1990). So in order to formulate an effective less environmentally hazardous vector control method, knowledge of microfauna associated in mosquito larval habitats and the density of available micro fauna in any mosquito inhabiting area is important. Kramer (1964) reported flagellates are rather common intestinal parasites of adult s mosquitoes. Das (2003) reported pathogens can be used to control mosquitoes during its larval stage also reported several species of protozoans ISSN: 2319-7706 Volume 3 Number 5 (2014) pp. 587-598 http://www.ijcmas.com