Dynamics and Distribution of the Invasive Mosquito Aedes koreicus in a Temperate European City.

ABSTRACT: Aedes koreicus is a mosquito species native to Asia that has recently successfully invaded new areas in several European countries. Here, we provide important data on Ae. koreicus establishment in Pécs (Southern Hungary). Mosquito surveillance was carried out weekly between 2016 and 2019 at 10 different sites located throughout the city from May to September. We conducted a statistical analysis to evaluate the most important abiotic factors driving Ae. koreicus abundance. We then calibrated a previously developed temperature-dependent mathematical model to the recorded captures to evaluate mosquito abundance in the study area. We found that too high summer temperatures negatively affect mosquito abundance. The model accurately replicated the observed capture patterns, providing an estimate

SUBMITTER: Kurucz K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7216222 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature