# Characterization of the genomic sequence of an iflavirus, a protoambidensovirus, and of three microviruses detected in mosquitoes (Aedes albopictus and Culex quinquefasciatus)

## TL;DR

This study identifies and characterizes five new viruses found in two species of mosquitoes from Réunion Island.

## Contribution

The discovery of a protoambidensovirus in Aedes albopictus expands its known host range.

## Key findings

- Five complete coding sequences of viruses were identified in mosquitoes from Réunion Island.
- A protoambidensovirus was found in Aedes albopictus, belonging to a clade previously seen only in Culex pipiens.
- Three microviruses were detected, adding to the known viral diversity in mosquitoes.

## Abstract

We report the complete CDS of five viruses: XiangYun picorna-like virus 4 (Iflaviridae), Protoambidensovirus dipteran1 (Parvoviridae), and three microviruses (Microviridae), detected by viromics surveillance of Aedes albopictus and Culex quinquefasciatus from Réunion Island. The protoambidensovirus detected in A. albopictus belongs to a clade previously reported only in Culex pipiens.