First report of immature forms of Anopheles albitarsis s.l. (Diptera: Culicidae) collected in artificial containers in an urban area of the state of Acre, Western Brazilian Amazon

Key Points

• The aim is to investigate the presence of immature Anopheles albitarsis forms in urban artificial containers.
• Immature Anopheles albitarsis forms were collected from artificial containers in an urban area.
• Collection was focused in the state of Acre in the Western Brazilian Amazon.
• Immature forms were detected in artificial containers, indicating adaptation to urban environments.
• This finding raises concerns about increased malaria transmission risks in low-risk areas.