Patterns of spatial genetic structures in Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) populations in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, is one of the 100 worst invasive species in the world and the vector for several arboviruses including dengue, Zika and chikungunya viruses. Understanding the population spatial genetic structure, migration, and gene flow of vector species is critical to effectively preventing and controlling vector-borne diseases. Little is known about the population structure and genetic differentiation of native Ae. albopictus in China. The aim of this study was to examine the patterns of the spatial genetic structures of native Ae. albopictus populations, and their relationship to dengue incidence, on a large geographical scale.

Methods

During 2016-2018, adult female Ae. albopictus mosquitoes were collected by human landing catch (HL

SUBMITTER: Wei Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6873696 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature