Potential distribution of Aedes vittatus as an invasive species in North America.

ABSTRACT: The recent detection of populations of the mosquito Aedes vittatus in the Dominican Republic and Cuba has raised concerns over its potential for broader invasion in the Western Hemisphere, and particularly on the North American mainland. This species has been associated with the maintenance and transfer of yellow fever, Zika, chikungunya, and dengue viruses on its native distributional area. A previous study identified parts of North America with environments apparently suitable for the species, but different modeling approaches can give different results. Using models calibrated across the region historically accessible to the species, we re-examined the distributional potential of this species. Our models identified areas with year-round environmental suitability for this species along t

SUBMITTER: Ng'eno E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12680183 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature