Table 1 Variables and associated hypotheses evaluated in statistical models
Variable | Explanation | Hypothesis |
|---|---|---|
Precip | The sum of rainfall for the month measured at the Bradshaw International Airport | Increased rainfall is associated with higher mosquito abundance as desiccation risk of adults is reduced and viable oviposition and larval rearing sites are more abundant during periods of higher rainfall |
m_trait | Species-specific breeding specialization in mangrove | If a species has a mangrove breeding specialization, it is associated with higher abundances within that land cover |
LocalAgricultural | Percentage agricultural land cover in the 1 km area surrounding sampling sites | Nearby agricultural land cover is associated with lower abundance of non-anthrophilic mosquito species |
LocalMangrove | Percentage mangrove land cover in 1 km area surrounding sampling sites | Nearby mangrove land cover is associated with higher abundances of mangrove mosquitoes |
LocalRainforest | Percentage of rainforest land cover in 1 km area surrounding sampling sites | Nearby rainforest land cover is associated with lower abundance of mosquitoes that are associated with mangrove or anthropogenic habitats |
LocalUrban | Percentage of urban land cover in 1 km area surrounding sampling sites | Nearby urban land cover is associated with higher abundances of anthrophilic mosquitoes and lower abundances of others |
LocalScrub | Percentage of scrub land cover in 1 km area surrounding sampling sites | Nearby scrub land cover is associated with lower mosquito abundance |
LocalAnthropogenic | The sum of urban and agricultural land cover | Local anthrophogenic land cover is associated with higher abundances of anthrophilic mosquitoes and lower abundances of others |
Mangrove | A categorical variable indicating that the sampling site is located within the mangrove land cover | Mangrove land cover is associated with higher mangrove mosquito abundance within mangrove habitat |