A. Dao

Invasion and spread of the neotropical leafhopper Curtara insularis (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) in Africa and North America and the role of high-altitude windborne migration in invasive insects

This study investigates the invasion of Curtara insularis in Africa and North America, finding that high-altitude windborne dispersal plays a key role in its spread.

Evaluating the contribution of aestivation to the persistence of malaria mosquitoes through the Sahelian dry season using stable isotopes

The paper uses stable isotopes to estimate the contribution of aestivation to the persistence of Anopheles coluzzii mosquitoes during the Sahelian dry season, finding that aestivation contributes at least 20% of the adult population.

A novel fluorescence and DNA combination for complex, long-term marking of mosquitoes

This paper introduces a novel marking method for mosquitoes using fluorescent dye and synthetic DNA tags, showing long-term retention and no impact on survival or reproduction.

The effects of high-altitude windborne migration on survival, oviposition and blood-feeding of the African malaria mosquito, Anopheles gambiae s.l.

This study shows that Anopheles gambiae s.l. mosquitoes survive, oviposit, and blood feed after high-altitude flight, supporting their viability as vectors despite harsh conditions.

Quantifying flight aptitude variation in wild A. gambiae s.l. in order to identify long-distance migrants

The paper quantifies flight aptitude variation in wild Anopheles gambiae s.l. mosquitoes to identify long-distance migrants, finding bi-modal distributions and seasonal increases in flight activity.

Massive windborne migration of Sahelian insects: Diversity, seasonality, altitude, and direction

The paper investigates windborne insect migration in the Sahel, finding large-scale movements across seasons, altitudes, and directions, with implications for ecosystem dynamics.