Anopheles arabiensis

1. Cold temperature activates immune response in A. arabiensis.

   “Cold treatment increased Attacin and cecropin expression in both strains but had no effect on Defensin and Gambicin expression.”

   Model organismsin both strains

   The effect of artificial cold selection on the behaviour and immune response of the major malaria vector Anopheles arabiensis (Diptera: Culicidae)

   Acta tropica·3 Jul 2025

2. Cold temperature impairs biting success in A. arabiensis.

   “However, it decreased biting success at 20°C in both strains.”

   Model organismsat 20°C in both strains

   The effect of artificial cold selection on the behaviour and immune response of the major malaria vector Anopheles arabiensis (Diptera: Culicidae)

   Acta tropica·3 Jul 2025

3. Cold temperature has no effect on longevity in A. arabiensis.

   “Cold selection significantly increased adult female longevity at 18°C in SENN-DDT but not SENN.”

   Model organismsat 18°C in SENN strainfemales

   The effect of artificial cold selection on the behaviour and immune response of the major malaria vector Anopheles arabiensis (Diptera: Culicidae)

   Acta tropica·3 Jul 2025

4. Cold temperature extends lifespan longevity in A. arabiensis.

   “Cold selection significantly increased adult female longevity at 18°C in SENN-DDT but not SENN.”

   Model organismsat 18°C in insecticide-resistant SENN-DDT strainfemales

   The effect of artificial cold selection on the behaviour and immune response of the major malaria vector Anopheles arabiensis (Diptera: Culicidae)

   Acta tropica·3 Jul 2025

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