2.3. Mosquito collection
Mosquitoes were collected in the coastal regions of Toamasina (18°08’50” S; 49°23’43” E; 10 m), Mahajanga (15°45’39.83’’ S; 46°20’9.38” E; 18 m), and Manakara (22°8’45.68” S; 48°0’15.9” E; 20 m) as well as in the highland regions of Antananarivo (18°52’47” S; 47°34’35” E; 1245 m), Ambositra (20°54’211” S; 47°24’159” E; 1310 m) and Fianarantsoa (21°27’34.05” S; 47°6’33.75” E; 1280 m). Adults of Cx. quinquefasciatus were collected in human habitations and bedrooms of hospitals early in the morning, whereas Ae. albopictus adults were captured with small nets in their natural habitats and shrubs during daytime while flying. Investigations of all potential larval pounds and breeding sites of the two species were also performed and specimens collected as well.