Science University Research Symposium (SURS)
Examining the presence and abundance of mosquito species in Nashville, TN’s metro parks
Publication Date
2024
College
Sciences and Mathematics, College of
SURS Faculty Advisor
Matthew Heard
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
Mosquitoes pose an important public health risk because they can spread infectious diseases. Therefore, it is critical we understand how the presence and abundance of mosquito species varies in different geographic areas. In this study, we examined how presence and abundance of mosquito species varied in three Nashville, TN metro parks that span an urban to rural gradient. Over a period of 6 weeks, we collected mosquitoes and identified them to the species level. Using this approach, we found that mosquito presence and abundance varied spatially across the three parks. Our findings indicate that exposure to disease-carrying mosquito species may vary in Nashville’s parks and across an urban to rural gradient.
Recommended Citation
Terreri, Aunalise; Banks, Oliver; and Heard, Matthew J., "Examining the presence and abundance of mosquito species in Nashville, TN’s metro parks" (2024). Science University Research Symposium (SURS). 234.
https://repository.belmont.edu/surs/234
