Establishment, Genetic Diversity, and Habitat Suitability of Aedes albopictus Populations from Ecuador.

ABSTRACT: Aedes albopictus, also known as the tiger mosquito, is widespread worldwide across tropical, subtropical, and temperate regions. This insect is associated with the transmission of several vector-borne diseases, and, as such, monitoring its distribution is highly important for public health. In Ecuador, Ae. albopictus was first reported in 2017 in Guayaquil. Since then, the vector has been identified in the Northeastern lowlands and the Amazon basin. This study aims to determine the genetic diversity of Ecuadorian populations of Ae. albopictus through the analysis of the mitochondrial gene COI and to describe the potential distribution areas of this species within the country. The genetic diversity was determined by combining phylogenetic and population genetics analyse

SUBMITTER: Carrazco-Montalvo A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8950245 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature