Table 2 Simulium species detected via molecular barcoding of larvae from Caballo and Percha Dams in May 2023 prior to the release of the Rio Grande
Dam | Simulium species | N | Average % identity to voucher specimen barcode |
|---|---|---|---|
Caballo Dam | S. vittatum | 27 | 99.4% |
S. argus | 4 | 98.5% | |
S.encisoi | 1 | 99.8% | |
Percha Dam | S. vittatum | 8 | 99.3% |
S. argus | 23 | 98.9% | |
S.encisoi | 0 | N/A |