Genetic Differentiation of (Diptera: Culicidae) in Areas with High Rates of Infestation in Mid-North Region of Brazil.

is the principal vector of the arboviruses-yellow fever, dengue virus, chikungunya, and zika virus. Given the epidemiological importance of this mosquito, its capacity to adapt to different habitats, and its resistance to many types of control measures, systematic research into the genetic variability of the populations of this mosquito is one of the most important steps toward a better understanding of its population structure and vector competence. In this context, the present study verified the presence of distinct genetic lineages of in areas with high infestation rates, based on the analysis of microsatellite markers.