The invasive mosquito Aedes japonicus japonicus is spreading in northeastern Italy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The invasive mosquito species, Aedes japonicus japonicus, was detected in northeastern Italy for the first time in 2015, at the border with Austria. After this finding, a more intensive monitoring was carried out to assess its distribution and to collect biological data. Herein, we report the results of four years (2015-2018) of activity.

Methods

The presence of Ae. j. japonicus was checked in all possible breeding sites through collections of larvae. The monitoring started from the site of the first detection at the Austrian border and then was extended in all directions. The mosquitoes were identified morphologically and molecularly.

Results

Aedes j. japonicus was found in 58 out of 73 municipalities monitored (79.5%). In total (2015-2018), 238 sampling s

SUBMITTER: Montarsi F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6434805 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature