Activity patterns of adult and adolescent Bradypus variegatus shift to cathemeral patterns in largely deforested sections of the Brazilian rainforest.
The behavioural differences between these two sympatric species of the An. farauti complex might contribute to subtle differences in habitat adaptation, the timing of host-seeking and/or sugar-feeding activity.
These data reveal the potent inhibitory effects of light exposure and the utility of multiple photic pulses presented at intervals during the night/late daytime, may prove to be an effective tool that complements established control methods.