Mosquito survival from mark–recapture studies releasing at known age

The study synthesised EL for females overall and for three important mosquito genera, taking account of mosquito age, and systematically restricting to studies with the most acceptable characteristics. The estimated quantities for Aedes and Anopheles require further caution because the number of datasets, after exclusions, is small. A number of studies were excluded on the grounds of uncertain reliability when analysed independently, and it is suggested that a future integrated (Bayesian) analysis could offer an important advantage by utilising such studies, which include older release cohorts. Increased study availability could allow further adjustment for study characteristics, notably spatial configuration.