Biting behavior of malaria vectors in remote communities of the Loreto region

Mosquitoes were collected in 6 communities located in the Datem del Marañón province: Hortenciacocha, Nueva Yarina, Lobo-yacu, Ushpayacu, Washientza, and Trueno Cocha. These communities are distributed across two districts: Andoas and Pastaza. These districts and the province are located near the border with Ecuador. Mosquitoes were collected using the HLC (Human Landing Catch) method, both inside and outside houses. Collection took place during the month of August with the aim of observing biting behavior, abundance, and species diversity of vectors in these considered remote communities. It was found that the communities farthest from the capital (San Lorenzo) recorded the highest mosquito densities with high biting indices.