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evidence that implicit assumptions of 'no evolution' of disease vectors in changing environments can be violated on a rapid timescale.projected impacts of climate change on vector-borne disease dynamics must consider many variables relevant to hosts, vectors and pathogens, including how altered environmental characteristics might affect the spatial distributions of vector species. however, many predictive models for vector distributions consider their habitat requirements to be fixed over relevant time-scales, when they may actually be capable of rapid evolutionary change and even adaptation. we examine the genetic signature o ...025688024
la crosse virus in aedes japonicus japonicus mosquitoes in the appalachian region, united states.la crosse virus (lacv), a leading cause of arboviral encephalitis in children in the united states, is emerging in appalachia. for local arboviral surveillance, mosquitoes were tested. lacv rna was detected and isolated from aedes japonicus mosquitoes. these invasive mosquitoes may significantly affect lacv range expansion and dynamics.025811131
invasion biology of aedes japonicus japonicus (diptera: culicidae).aedes japonicus japonicus (theobald) (diptera: culicidae) has recently expanded beyond its native range of japan and korea into large parts of north america and central europe. population genetic studies begun immediately after the species was detected in north america revealed genetically distinct introductions that subsequently merged, likely contributing to the successful expansion. interactions, particularly in the larval stage, with other known disease vectors give this invasive subspecies ...024397520
does autocthonous primary production influence oviposition by aedes japonicus japonicus (diptera: culicidae) in container habitats?aedes (finlaya) japonicus japonicus (theobald) (diptera: culicidae) is recently invasive in north america and has expanded its range rapidly since 1998. throughout its native and expanded range, ae. j. japonicus larvae are commonly observed in many types of natural and artificial water-filled containers that vary in organic matter content and exposure to sunlight. larvae are most often found in containers with decaying leaf material or algae, and we postulated that the added autocthonous primary ...023427654
establishment of aedes japonicus japonicus and its colonization of container habitats in michigan.oviposition dynamics and colonization of container habitats by the invasive species, aedes (finlaya) japonicus japonicus (theobald) were examined through the use of ovistrips placed in buckets, and larval surveys of tree holes and tires at sites in central michigan. in general, oviposition and colonization increased during the study periods, with several sites showing large increases from <10% ae. j. japonicus initially to over 60% in the following years. seasonally, higher proportions of ae. j. ...023270158
aedes (finlaya) japonicus japonicus (theobald), a new introduction into the united states.aedes (finlaya) japonicus japonicus is recorded for the 1st time in the united states. four adult females were collected in light traps at 2 sites in new york and one site in new jersey during the months of august and september 1998. notes on bionomics are provided. illustrations of the adult female, male, and larva are included.199910412119
aedes (finlaya) japonicus (diptera: culicidae), a newly recognized mosquito in the united states: analyses of genetic variation in the united states and putative source populations.introduction of potential disease vectors into a new geographic area poses health risks to local human, livestock, and wildlife populations. it is therefore important to gain understanding of the dynamics of these invasions, in particular its sources, modes of spread after the introduction, and vectorial potential. we studied the population genetics of aedes (finlaya) japonicus japonicus (theobald), an asian mosquito that was recognized for the first time in the united states in 1998. we examine ...200111296814
ochlerotatus j. japonicus in frederick county, maryland: discovery, distribution, and vector competence for west nile virus.ochlerotatus japonicus japonicus is reported for the 1st time south of the mason-dixon line, in frederick county, maryland. fifty-seven oviposition trap samples were collected throughout the county between june 30 and august 24, 2000. from 971 larvae reared from the oviposition traps, 5 species were identified: ochlerotatus triseriatus (45%), oc. j. japonicus (43%), aedes albopictus (7%), culex pipiens (4%), and toxorynchites ritulus septentrionalis (<1%). ochlerotatus j. japonicus was found wid ...200111480822
revision of darsie and ward (1981) to include ochlerotatus japonicus theobald and a checklist of species referred to the genus ochlerotatus in the nearctic region.breeding populations of ochlerotatus japonicus japonicus, 1st detected in 1998, are now found in several states in the united states. to be able to identify this mosquito with the keys to the mosquitoes of north america north of mexico, changes are proposed, especially dealing with the new genus ochlerotatus. also, a checklist of the genera ochlerotatus and aedes in the nearctic region is given.200212542180
a geospatial study of the potential of two exotic species of mosquitoes to impact the epidemiology of west nile virus in maryland.we used geospatial techniques to study the potential impact of 2 exotic mosquitoes, aedes albopictus and ochlerotatus japonicus japonicus, on the epidemiology of west nile virus in maryland. these 2 species have established populations in maryland over the past 15 years. larvae of both mosquito species are found in natural and artificial water-holding cavities and containers, particularly water in tires. therefore, we used locations of licensed tire dealers and of tire dumps scheduled for clean ...200314524539
experimental transmission of st. louis encephalitis virus by ochlerotatus j. japonicus.ochlerotatus japonicus japonicus a newly discovered nonindigenous mosquito species in north america, and a colonized strain of culex pipiens were compared for their vector competence for st. louis encephalitis virus (sle). infection rates in oc. j. japonicus were 0-33% after feeding on chickens with viremias between 10(4.1) and 10(4.7) plaque-forming units (pfu)/ml of blood. in comparison, infection rates were 12-94% for cx. pipiens that fed on the same chickens. when fed on chickens with viremi ...200312825669
finding needles in the haystack: single copy microsatellite loci for aedes japonicus (diptera: culicidae).first identified in three north american states in 1998, aedes japonicus japonicus, the asian bush mosquito, has since spread to 21 states, plus ontario in canada, northern france, and belgium. analyses of the introduction and expansion of this potentially deadly disease vector will be radically improved by including powerful genetic markers like microsatellites. useful microsatellite loci have, however, been difficult to identify for mosquitoes in the genus aedes because of the high amount of r ...200516222019
ochlerotatus japonicus japonicus (theobald) in georgia and north carolina.although the 1st published record of ochlerotatus japonicus japonicus in georgia (rabun county) occurred in 2004, we report here a 2002 collection and identification in fulton county, georgia (metro atlanta). the finding of oc. j. japonicus in fulton county represents the most southern record of this species in the united states to date. also, subsequent collections in north carolina and 4 additional counties in northeast georgia are reported.200516035153
introduction and establishment of aedes (finlaya) japonicus japonicus (theobald) on the island of hawaii: implications for arbovirus transmission.on november 24, 2003, 1 female adult specimen of aedes (finlaya) japonicus japonicus (theobald) was collected in a new jersey (nj) light trap on the island of hawaii. from june through october, 2004, female and male adults were collected by nj light traps and gravid traps placed at multiple sites on the island of hawaii. larvae were collected in artificial containers and reared to adults for identification. aedes (fin.) j. japonicus is the 8th mosquito species to be introduced and established in ...200516252525
first collection of ochlerotatus japonicus japonicus in the state of tennessee.this is the 1st report of ochlerotatus japonicus japonicus in the state of tennessee, usa. adults were collected at 5 sites in northwestern knox county from june 9 through november 3, 2003, and from 1 site in both 2003 and 2004.200516252526
ochlerotatus japonicus japonicus in the state of kentucky.ochlerotatus j. japonicus (theobald) was first collected and identified in 2003 from cdc gravid trap collections in boone, campbell, and wolfe counties, kentucky. subsequent collections during 2004 and 2005 indicate that the species has become established in boone, campbell, fayette, fleming, grant, jefferson, and kenton counties.200617304945
stormwater ponds, constructed wetlands, and other best management practices as potential breeding sites for west nile virus vectors in delaware during 2004.we performed longitudinal surveys of mosquito larval abundance (mean mosquito larvae per dip) in 87 stormwater ponds and constructed wetland in delaware from june to september 2004. we analyzed selected water quality factors, water depth, types of vegetation, degree of shade, and level of insect predation in relation to mosquito abundance. the 2004 season was atypical, with most ponds remaining wet for the entire summer. in terms of west nile virus (wnv) vectors, wetlands predominantly produce a ...200617019774
first record of aedes japonicus japonicus in illinois: defining its spatial distribution and associated mosquito species.since the initial discovery of aedes japonicus japonicus in 1998 from sites in the northeastern united states (new york, connecticut, and new jersey), this invasive mosquito species now permeates local faunas throughout eastern north america and continues to expand its distribution westward. in july and august of 2006, the 1st reported specimens of ae. japonicus were detected in east central illinois at 2 woodlots in southern urbana. sampling efforts were concentrated around the site of the orig ...200717939502
abundance and bionomics of ochlerotatus j. japonicus in two counties in southwestern virginia.movement of ochlerotatus japonicus japonicus into virus-endemic areas in the usa has raised concern about its vector potential and prompted monitoring of its spread. the abundance and seasonal distribution of oc. japonicus in southwestern virginia was measured in 2003 and 2004 using gravid traps. in 2003, collections were made over 192 trap-nights from june to august yielding 5,879 mosquitoes of which only 24 were oc. japonicus. in 2004, 12,151 mosquitoes were trapped from june to september over ...200717939504
comparison of the morphology of oocysts and the phylogenetic analysis of four ascogregarina species (eugregarinidae: lecudinidae) as inferred from small subunit ribosomal dna sequences.this study on the ultrastructure of the oocysts of four isolated species of ascogregarina (a. taiwanensis (lien and levine) (eugregarinidae: lecudinidae) from aedes albopictus (skuse), a. culicis (ross) (eugregarinidae: lecudinidae) from aedes aegypti (l.), a. armigerei (eugregarinidae: lecudinidae) from armigeres subalbatus (coquillet), and ascogregarina sp. (eugregarinidae: lecudinidae) from ochlerotatus japonicus japonicus (theobald)) using a scanning electron microscope revealed significant ...200717291827
first records of aedes japonicus japonicus in wisconsin.aedes japonicus japonicus was collected via gravid trapping in wisconsin in the summers of 2004 and 2005 at fort mccoy, monroe county. subsequently, in the summer of 2007, ae. japonicus was captured in a human landing catch in dane county, madison, wi. additional collections were made at this site in the spring of 2008. invasion is in progress, but significant population increases have not yet been confirmed.200819181068
laboratory colonization of aedes japonicus japonicus.we describe methodology used for the laboratory colonization of aedes japonicus japonicus, an exotic mosquito species native to eastern asia and first collected in new jersey as larvae in 1999. we created a free mating colony in 2000 that readily bloodfed on restrained bobwhite quail (colinus virginianus). a larval diet of finely ground purina lab diet dissolved in dechlorinated water has proven acceptable. this is the first report of ae. j. japonicus colonization from mosquitoes collected in th ...200819181071
human bloodfeeding by the recently introduced mosquito, aedes japonicus japonicus, and public health implications.knowledge of the host-feeding behavior and extent of interactions with human hosts are important in evaluating the role and vector potential of invasive mosquitoes in transmission of native arboviruses. we collected blood-engorged females of the recently established exotic species aedes japonicus japonicus from sites in new jersey during 2000 to 2007 and identified the sources of vertebrate blood meals by sequencing portions of the cytochrome b gene of mitochondrial dna. over 1/3 (36%, n = 36) o ...200919653507
description of the egg of ochlerotatus japonicus japonicus (diptera: culicidae) using variable pressure scanning electron microscopy.the egg of ochlerotatus japonicus japonicus (theobald) is described with the aid of variable pressure scanning electron micrographs. the egg is black, cigar shaped, and tapers ventrally. the length is approximately 591 microm and the width is approximately 172 microm. the outer chorionic cells are irregular in shape, either hexagonal or pentagonal, and decrease in size toward the anterior and posterior poles. ventral tubercles typically range from three to six and contact the chorionic reticulum ...200919198512
arrival and establishment of aedes japonicus japonicus (diptera: culicidae) in iowa.the arrival and establishment of aedes (finlaya) japonicus japonicus (theobald) (diptera: culicidae) in iowa are reported. in total, 518 wild adult specimens were collected through the statewide mosquito and mosquito-borne virus surveillance program in 2007 and 2008. specimens were collected with new jersey light traps, co2-baited cdc light traps, grass infusion-baited gravid traps, and mosquito magnet traps located in 12 counties in central and eastern iowa specimens were identified morphologic ...200919960671
the invasive mosquito aedes japonicus in central europe.complaints about a biting pest led to the recognition of invasive aedes (finlaya) japonicus japonicus (theobald) (diptera: culicidae) in central europe. larval collections from cemetery vases revealed a colonized area of approximately 1400 km(2) in northern switzerland spreading into bordering germany, suggesting that the mosquito has been established in this region for several years. within this range, larvae of ae. japonicus were recovered from more containers than the most common resident cul ...200919941611
an unusual larval collection and survival of orthopodomyia signifera in the presence of the predator toxorhynchites rutilus septentrionalis.from a discarded heavy-equipment tire (ca. 57 liter) at an industrial construction site, we collected 655 (86.0%) orthopodomyia signifera, 23 (3.0%) toxorhynchites rutilus septentrionalis, 17 (2.2%) aedes japonicus japonicus, and 67 (8.8%) culex pipiens pipiens. although larvae of aedes albopictus and aedes triseriatus were not collected from this container, both species were prevalent as host-seeking adults and readily collected as larvae from other containers at this site. laboratory trials to ...200919852230
introduction and establishment of the exotic mosquito species aedes japonicus japonicus (diptera: culicidae) in belgium.the establishment of the potential vector species aedes (finlaya) japonicusjaponicus (theobald) (diptera: culicidae) in southern belgium is reported. the species was most likely introduced through the international trade in used tires. it was first collected in 2002 on the premises of a second-hand tire company and was sampled using different sampling methods in the two consecutive years (2003-2004). it was only in 2007 and 2008, during a national mosquito survey (modirisk), that its presence as ...200919960698
evaluation of matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight mass spectrometry for characterization of culicoides nubeculosus biting midges.matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight mass spectrometry (maldi-tof ms) has shown promise in species identification of insect species. we evaluated its potential to consistently characterize laboratory-reared biting midges of the species culicoides nubeculosus (meigen) (diptera: ceratopogonidae). twenty-one reproducible potential biomarker masses for c. nubeculosus were identified under different experimental treatments. these treatments included the homogenization of insects ...201021118284
laboratory colonization of aedes japonicus japonicus (diptera: culicidae) collected in narita, japan and the biological properties of the established colony.a laboratory colony of the mosquito aedes japonicus japonicus, which has recently invaded the united states and is recognized as a highly competent vector of west nile virus, was established from larvae collected in narita, japan. the mosquitoes were maintained with induced insemination, blood-feeding on humans, and oviposition in water provided from the original collection site during the first few generations, then the colony was transferred to a large cage (40×40×100 cm in height) and adapted ...201021099089
evidence for reduction of native mosquitoes with increased expansion of invasive ochlerotatus japonicus japonicus (diptera: culicidae) in the northeastern united states.ochlerotatus japonicus japonicus (theobald) is an invasive mosquito native to japan, korea, and eastern china. the species was first detected in the northeastern united states in 1998 and has rapidly spread throughout much of eastern north america. in addition to used tire casings, oc. j. japonicus develops in a wide variety of artificial and natural container habitats, especially rock pools along stream beds. in an effort to evaluate the invasion success and impact of oc. j. japonicus on popula ...201020180307
suppressing aedes albopictus, an emerging vector of dengue and chikungunya viruses, by a novel combination of a monomolecular film and an insect-growth regulator.the asian tiger mosquito aedes albopictus (skuse) is rapidly increasing its global range and importance in transmission of chikungunya and dengue viruses. we tested pellet formulations of a monomolecular film (agnique) and (s)-methoprene (altosid) under laboratory and field conditions. in the laboratory, agnique provided 80% control for 20 days, whereas altosid, in combination with agnique, provided 80% control for > 60 days. during field trials, the 1:1 pellet ratio of combined products provide ...201020439963
why are anopheline mosquitoes not present in the seychelles?species of anopheline mosquitoes are largely distributed over emerged lands around the world and, within the tropics, few areas are without these insects, which are vectors of malaria parasites. among the exceptions is the seychelles archipelago in the western indian ocean. however, in the aldabra island group, located in the extreme western portion of the archipelago, anopheles gambiae s.l. was introduced, leading to massive proliferation and then elimination, with the most recent autochthonous ...201121303530
a checklist of the mosquitoes of new jersey with notes on established invasive species.a checklist of 63 species of mosquitoes endemic in new jersey is presented. although aedes albopictus was included in the previous checklist, the species has dramatically increased its geographic range and population numbers in recent years, and it is now prevalent in 19 of new jersey's 21 counties. the invasive aedes japonicus japonicus is also now widespread throughout the state and is an addition to the previous checklist. culex erraticus, an endemic species with a previous distribution prima ...201223833904
a new focus of aedes japonicus japonicus (theobald, 1901) (diptera, culicidae) distribution in western germany: rapid spread or a further introduction event?the asian bush mosquito, aedes japonicus japonicus, a potential vector of several viruses, was first detected in germany in 2008 on the swiss-german border. in the following years, this invasive species apparently succeeded in establishing populations in southern germany and in spreading northwards. in 2011, its distribution area already covered large areas of the federal state of baden-wurttemberg, and its northernmost german collection point was reported to be close to stuttgart. several indep ...201223216741
aedes japonicus japonicus and associated woodland species attracted to centers for disease control and prevention miniature light traps baited with carbon dioxide and the traptech mosquito lure.twelve reported mosquito attractants, alone or in combination, and 3 different types of traps were evaluated under field conditions for their attractiveness to host-seeking and oviposition-seeking female aedes japonicus japonicus and associated woodland species in windsor, ct, in 2010 and 2011. this study highlights the effectiveness of combining co2 with the traptech mosquito lure in a centers for disease control and prevention (cdc) miniature light trap for collection of ae. j. japonicus and a ...201223833898
two invasive mosquito species, aedes albopictus and aedes japonicus japonicus, trapped in south-west germany, july to august 2011.adult females of two invasive species, aedes albopictus and aedes japonicus japonicus, were collected for the first time in july and august 2011 in germany. previously, only immature stages of these species had been found in the country. repeated detection of these species reveals the upper rhine valley in south-west germany to be a particularly sensitive region for the introduction and establishment of exotic mosquito species that needs careful observation.201222297138
weak larval competition between the invasive mosquito aedes japonicus japonicus (diptera: culicidae) and three resident container-inhabiting mosquitoes in the laboratory.the spread of exotic mosquito species into new environments can introduce shifts in mosquito populations and potentially alter public health risks to mosquito-borne diseases. the successful establishment of exotic species may occur due to their competitive advantage over other cohabitating species. we hypothesized that the recently introduced exotic mosquito aedes japonicus japonicus (theobald) would be a more effective competitor than aedes atropalpus (coquillett) and aedes triseriatus (say), a ...201222493844
status of the invasive species aedes japonicus japonicus (diptera: culicidae) in southwest germany in 2011. 201223181873
first record of aedes japonicus japonicus in mississippi.in july 2011, 7 late-stage larvae of aedes japonicus japonicus were collected from a 5-gal bucket located behind a house in fulton, ms. three of the larvae were reared to the adult stage, with the remaining retained in 70% ethanol. fifteen subsequent attempts over the next month to collect specimens by larval dipping in artificial containers at the property and surrounding towns in 3 adjacent counties all failed to produce any additional ae. j. japonicus.201222533083
the further spread of aedes japonicus japonicus (diptera, culicidae) towards northern germany.after its first detection in 2008 in the south german federal state of baden-wuerttemberg, another distinct population of the invasive asian bush mosquito aedes japonicus japonicus was unexpectedly found in western germany in 2012. range expansion had already been observed for the southern german population and was anticipated for the western german one. here, we report on a third, apparently independent and even more northerly german colonization area of aedes j. japonicus in southern lower sax ...201323974325
morphological and molecular characterization of a microsporidian parasite, takaokaspora nipponicus n. gen., n. sp. from the invasive rock pool mosquito, ochlerotatus japonicus japonicus.a new genus and species of microsporidia, takaokaspora nipponicus n. gen., n. sp. is described from ochlerotatus japonicus japonicus (theobald) and ochlerotatus hatorii (yamada) based on light microscope and ultrastructural morphology, developmental features, transmission cycles and comparative sequence analyses of the small subunit ribosomal dna (ssu rdna). the microsporidium is both vertically and horizontally transmitted, exhibits dimorphic development alternating between diplokaryotic and mo ...201323932975
reintroduction of the invasive mosquito species aedes albopictus in belgium in july 2013.since its first report in 2000, the invasive mosquito aedes albopictus was not found any more during the different entomological inspections performed at its place of introduction in belgium between 2001 and 2012. in july 2013, one adult male was captured at the same site (a platform of imported used tires located in vrasene, oost-vlaanderen province), during a monitoring using co2-baited trap. this finding suggests the reintroduction of the species in belgium via the used tire trade.201324325893
potential for populations of aedes j. japonicus to transmit rift valley fever virus in the usa.aedes japonicus japonicus was introduced into the northeastern usa in 1998 and has since spread to more than 25 states. because this species has been shown to be a competent laboratory vector of several viruses, readily feeds on large mammals, and has become a pest in several areas, there is concern that it might serve as a vector of rift valley fever virus (rvfv) should that virus be introduced into north america. infection with rvfv causes mortality in > 90% of young domestic ungulates (e.g., ...201323923327
development of guidelines for the surveillance of invasive mosquitoes in europe.the recent notifications of autochthonous cases of dengue and chikungunya in europe prove that the region is vulnerable to these diseases in areas where known mosquito vectors (aedes albopictus and aedes aegypti) are present. strengthening surveillance of these species as well as other invasive container-breeding aedine mosquito species such as aedes atropalpus, aedes japonicus, aedes koreicus and aedes triseriatus is therefore required. in order to support and harmonize surveillance activities ...201323866915
out of the bush: the asian bush mosquito aedes japonicus japonicus (theobald, 1901) (diptera, culicidae) becomes invasive.the asian bush or rock pool mosquito aedes japonicus japonicus is one of the most expansive culicid species of the world. being native to east asia, this species was detected out of its original distribution range for the first time in the early 1990s in new zealand where it could not establish, though. in 1998, established populations were reported from the eastern us, most likely as a result of introductions several years earlier. after a massive spread the mosquito is now widely distributed i ...201424495418
invasive process and repeated cross-sectional surveys of the mosquito aedes japonicus japonicus establishment in belgium.when accidentally introduced in a new location, a species does not necessarily readily become invasive, but it usually needs several years to adapt to its new environment. in 2009, a national mosquito survey (modirisk) reported the introduction and possible establishment of an invasive mosquito species, aedes j. japonicus, in belgium. first collected in 2002 in the village of natoye from a second-hand tire company, then sampled in 2003 and 2004, the presence of adults and larvae was confirmed in ...201424694576
aedes japonicus japonicus (diptera: culicidae) from germany have vector competence for japan encephalitis virus but are refractory to infection with west nile virus.the interplay between arthropod-borne (arbo) viruses and their vectors is usually complex and often exert unique relationships. aedes japonicus japonicus (hulecoeteomyia japonica or ochlerotatus japonicus japonicus), an invasive mosquito species with laboratory proven vector competence for a number of emerging viruses has been newly introduced to germany and is currently expanding its range throughout the country. on the other hand, west nile virus (wnv), an emerging arbovirus originating from a ...201424948103
unexpected patterns of admixture in german populations of aedes japonicus japonicus (diptera: culicidae) underscore the importance of human intervention.the mosquito aedes japonicus japonicus, originally restricted to temperate east asia, is now widespread in north america and more recently has become established in europe. to ascertain the putative number of separate introductions to europe and examine patterns of expansion we analyzed the genetic makeup of ae. j. japonicus populations from five cemeteries in north rhine-westphalia and rhineland-palatinate, two western german federal states, as well as of specimens from populations in belgium, ...201424992470
first establishment of aedes japonicus japonicus (theobald, 1901) (diptera: culicidae) in france in 2013 and its impact on public health. 201425424273
effects of competition and predation by native mosquitoes on the north american invasion of aedes japonicus japonicus (diptera: culicidae).the success and effects of a biological invasion can be dependent on species interactions with resident competitors and predators. indirect interactions between competition and predation, such as keystone predation, can influence both invasion success and the impact of an invasive species on resident competitors. the invasive mosquito aedes japonicus japonicus (theobald) has been established within the north american range of the indigenous competitor aedes triseriatus (say) and indigenous mosqu ...201426309302
predicting the mosquito species and vertebrate species involved in the theoretical transmission of rift valley fever virus in the united states.rift valley fever virus (rvfv) is a mosquito-borne virus in the family bunyaviridiae that has spread throughout continental africa to madagascar and the arabian peninsula. the establishment of rvfv in north america would have serious consequences for human and animal health in addition to a significant economic impact on the livestock industry. published and unpublished data on rvfv vector competence, vertebrate host competence, and mosquito feeding patterns from the united states were combined ...201425211133
geospatial analysis of invasion of the asian tiger mosquito aedes albopictus: competition with aedes japonicus japonicus in its northern limit area in japan.the mosquito aedes albopictus, indigenous to southeast asia and nearby islands, has spread almost worldwide during recent decades. we confirm the invasion of this mosquito, first reported in yamagata city in northeast honshu, japan in 2000. previously, only ae. japonicus japonicus had been collected in this place, but 2 years later, the population of ae. albopictus had increased, so more than 80% of the total number of larval colonies there consisted of this species. in contrast to yamagata's ne ...201424893018
roles of spatial partitioning, competition, and predation in the north american invasion of an exotic mosquito.invasion success and species coexistence are often mediated by species interactions across patchily distributed habitats and resources. the invasive mosquito aedes japonicus japonicus has established in the north american range of the competitively superior resident congener, aedes albopictus, and the predatory native mosquito toxorhynchites rutilus. we tested predictions for two hypotheses of invasion success and species coexistence: keystone predation and spatial partitioning. we tested compet ...201424569942
distribution and genetic structure of aedes japonicus japonicus populations (diptera: culicidae) in germany.in recent years, the number of imported cases of arthropod-borne diseases in europe, such as dengue fever, has increased steadily, as did the emergence and distribution of invasive insect vectors. consequently, the risk of disease spreading into previously unaffected regions through invasive mosquitoes is also increasing. one example of an invasive mosquito is aedes japonicus japonicus (a. j. japonicus), which spread from its original habitat in japan to north america and europe. this species ha ...201425056941
national mosquito (diptera: culicidae) survey in the netherlands 2010-2013.from 2010 onwards, a nationwide mosquito monitoring scheme has been conducted in the netherlands with the aim of gaining crucial information about mosquito (diptera: culicidae) species composition, geographical distributions, biodiversity, and habitat preferences. the results of this study are based on 778 randomly sampled mosquito locations. these are divided into three main habitat types: urban, rural-agricultural, and natural areas. twenty-seven mosquito species were found: 26 indigenous and ...201526336303
species composition and seasonal distribution of mosquito larvae (diptera: culicidae) in southern new jersey, burlington county.a total of 36,495 larvae consisting of 45 species from 11 genera were collected from 7,189 sites from southern new jersey, burlington county between the months of march and october, 2001-2014. density and seasonal distribution were determined among natural and artificial habitat. the most dominant species collected from natural habitat was aedes vexans (meigen) followed by ochlerotatus canadensis canadensis (theobald), culex restuans theobald, culex pipiens l., and culex territans walker. the mo ...201526336214
modeling of the putative distribution of the arbovirus vector ochlerotatus japonicus japonicus (diptera: culicidae) in germany.today, international travel and global freight transportation are increasing and have a direct influence on the introduction and establishment of non-native mosquito species as well as on the spread of arthropod (mosquito)-borne diseases inside europe. one of the mosquito species that has become invasive in many areas is the asian rock pool or bush mosquito ochlerotatus japonicus japonicus (synonyms: aedes japonicus japonicus or hulecoeteomyia japonica japonica). this species was detected in ger ...201525579658
mosquito larvae in tires from mississippi, united states: the efficacy of abiotic and biotic parameters in predicting spatial and temporal patterns of mosquito populations and communities.container systems, including discarded vehicle tires, which support populations of mosquitoes, have been of interest for understanding the variables that produce biting adults that serve as both nuisances and as public health threats. we sampled tires in six sites at three times in 2012 across the state of mississippi to understand the biotic and abiotic variables responsible for explaining patterns of larvae of common species, species richness, and total abundance of mosquitoes. from 498 tires ...201526334813
approaches to passive mosquito surveillance in the eu.the recent emergence in europe of invasive mosquitoes and mosquito-borne disease associated with both invasive and native mosquito species has prompted intensified mosquito vector research in most european countries. central to the efforts are mosquito monitoring and surveillance activities in order to assess the current species occurrence, distribution and, when possible, abundance, in order to permit the early detection of invasive species and the spread of competent vectors. as active mosquit ...201525567671
real-time pcr tests in dutch exotic mosquito surveys; implementation of aedes aegypti and aedes albopictus identification tests, and the development of tests for the identification of aedes atropalpus and aedes japonicus japonicus (diptera: culicidae).since 2009, the netherlands food and consumer product safety authority carries out surveys focusing on, amongst others, the presence of invasive mosquito species (ims). special attention is given to exotic container-breeding aedes species aedes aegypti (l.), aedes albopictus (skuse), aedes atropalpus (coquillett), and aedes japonicus japonicus (theobald). this study describes the implementation of real-time pcr tests described by hill et al. (2008) for the identification of ae. aegypti and ae. a ...201526334807
direct pcr of indigenous and invasive mosquito species: a time- and cost-effective technique of mosquito barcoding.millions of people die each year as a result of pathogens transmitted by mosquitoes. however, the morphological identification of mosquito species can be difficult even for experts. the identification of morphologically indistinguishable species, such as members of the anopheles maculipennis complex (diptera: culicidae), and possible hybrids, such as culex pipiens pipiens/culex pipiens molestus (diptera: culicidae), presents a major problem. in addition, the detection and discrimination of newly ...201526663040
recently discovered aedes japonicus japonicus (diptera: culicidae) populations in the netherlands and northern germany resulted from a new introduction event and from a split from an existing population.originally native to east asia, aedes japonicus japonicus, a potential vector of several arboviruses, has become one of the most invasive mosquito species in the world. after having established in the usa, it is now spreading in europe, with new populations emerging. in contrast to the usa, the introduction pathways and modes of dispersal in europe are largely obscure.201525608763
standardized laboratory feeding of larval aedes japonicus japonicus (diptera: culicidae).the asian bush mosquito (aedes japonicus japonicus, theobald 1901) is an invasive culicid species which originates in asia but is nowadays present in northern america and europe. it is a competent vector for several human disease pathogens. in addition to the public health threat, this invasive species may also be an ecological threat for native container-breeding mosquitoes which share a similar larval habitat. therefore, it is of importance to gain knowledge on ecological and eco-toxicological ...201526452522
development of dirofilaria immitis within the mosquito aedes (finlaya) koreicus, a new invasive species for europe.over the recent decades, container-breeding mosquito species belonging to the genus aedes have frequently been recorded far from their place of origin. aedes koreicus was first reported in north-eastern italy in 2011, in a region endemic for dirofilaria immitis, the agent of canine heartworm disease. the vector competence of ae. koreicus for d. immitis was here tested under laboratory conditions, by infecting mosquitoes with a local strain of d. immitis.201525884876
newly discovered population of aedes japonicus japonicus (diptera: culicidae) in upper bavaria, germany, and salzburg, austria, is closely related to the austrian/slovenian bush mosquito population.the german mosquito surveillance instrument 'mueckenatlas' requests the general public to collect and submit mosquito specimens. among these, increasing numbers of individuals of invasive species have been registered. specimens of the asian bush mosquito aedes japonicus japonicus submitted from german upper bavaria, where this species had not previously been recorded, triggered regional monitoring in mid-2015.201627000804
occurrence and spread of the invasive asian bush mosquito aedes japonicus japonicus (diptera: culicidae) in west and north germany since detection in 2012 and 2013, respectively.the invasive asian bush mosquito aedes japonicus japonicus was first recognised as established in germany in 2008. in addition to the first known and quickly expanding population in the southwestern part of the country, three separate populations were discovered in west, north and southeastern germany in 2012, 2013 and 2015, respectively, by means of the 'mueckenatlas', a german instrument of passive mosquito surveillance. since the first findings of mosquito specimens in west and north germany, ...201627936209
spread of aedes japonicus japonicus (theobald, 1901) in austria, 2011-2015, and first records of the subspecies for hungary, 2012, and the principality of liechtenstein, 2015.the asian bush mosquito, aedes (hulecoeteomyia) japonicus japonicus (theobald, 1901) (diptera: culicidae), was first identified in austria in august 2011 in the federal state of styria at the border to slovenia.201627343074
the ecological niche of dermacentor marginatus in germany.the ixodid tick dermacentor marginatus (sulzer, 1776) is endemic throughout southern europe in the range of 33-51 (°) n latitude. in germany, however, d. marginatus was exclusively reported in the rhine valley and adjacent areas. its northern distribution limit near giessen is located at the coordinates 8.32 (°) e/50.65 (°) n. particularly with regard to the causative agents of rickettsioses, tularemia, and q fever, the observed locations as well as the potential distribution of the vector d. ma ...201626993325
anopheles (anopheles) petragnani del vecchio 1939-a new mosquito species for germany.the so far known species of the anopheles claviger complex, anopheles claviger s.s. and anopheles petragnani, can only be distinguished by partial overlapping characteristics of immature stages and by nucleotide sequence variation of the genomic ribosomal dna (rdna) internal transcribed spacer 2 (its2) region. the known distribution of an. petragnani is so far restricted to the western mediterranean region, whereas an. claviger s.s. occurs across most of europe, up to the middle east and north a ...201627003404
sterilization of hulecoeteomyia japonica japonica (= aedes japonicus japonicus) (theobald, 1901) by high-energy photon irradiation: implications for a sterile insect technique approach in europe.hulecoeteomyia japonica japonica (= aedes japonicus japonicus) (diptera: culicidae) (theobald 1901), a container-breeding invasive species in north america and europe, is attracting particular attention for its high local abundances and possible roles in the transmission of human and animal pathogens. the preferential habitats of this species are forested and bushy areas, which renders control measures extremely inefficient. use of the sterile insect technique (sit) may contribute to the impleme ...201627091384
the hitchhiker's guide to becoming invasive: exotic mosquitoes spread across a us state by human transport not autonomous flight.not all exotic species establish and expand aggressively (i.e. become invasive). as potential vectors of disease agents, invasive mosquitoes can have considerable impact on public health, livestock and wildlife; therefore, understanding the species characteristics and ecological circumstances promoting their invasiveness is important. the mosquito aedes japonicus japonicus, originally from north-east asia, was introduced at least two separate times to the north-eastern usa, as surmised from the ...201627087539
field evaluation of baited traps for surveillance of aedes japonicus japonicus in switzerland.the efficacy of centers for disease control (cdc) miniature light traps and ovitraps was tested in the outskirts of the city of zurich in switzerland for their use in the surveillance of aedes (hulecoeteomyia) japonicus japonicus (theobald) (diptera: culicidae), the invasive asian bush mosquito. sets of single cdc traps were run overnight (n = 18) in three different environments (forest, suburban and urban) in 3 × 3 latin square experimental designs. traps were baited with: (a) carbon dioxide (c ...201626685872
first record of the asian bush mosquito, aedes japonicus japonicus, in italy: invasion from an established austrian population.in 2011 we identified the asian bush mosquito, aedes japonicus japonicus (theobald, 1901) (diptera: culicidae) for the first time in northern slovenia and in the bordering austrian federal state of styria. between may and july 2012 the distribution area of ae. j. japonicus was already found to be extended westwards into carinthia and eastwards towards burgenland and bordering hungary. in august 2012 the species was first detected in a western province of hungary. in subsequent years, follow-up f ...201627184024
assessment of productivity of culex spp. larvae (diptera: culicidae) in urban storm water catch basin system in wrocław (sw poland).in urban environments, catch basins serve as major developmental and resting sites for anthropophilic and zoophilic mosquitoes. however, the use of this habitat is inconsistent, with abundance of larvae varying significantly across catch basins at a fine spatial scale. during seasonal summer investigations on mosquito species composition, their spatial and temporal distribution and the environmental characteristic of the breeding sites in the underground storm drain systems of the wrocław urban ...201626809340
new distribution records of mosquitoes in washington state.routine west nile virus (wnv) surveillance in 2016 by the washington state department of health resulted in 1 new state distribution record for aedes hendersoni, bringing the total number of mosquito species reported from washington to 52. we also report new county records for aedes japonicus japonicus, aedes togoi, and culex salinarius .201728388317
presence and potential distribution of aedes albopictus and aedes japonicus japonicus (diptera: culicidae) in slovenia.in slovenia, two invasive mosquito species are present, aedes albopictus (skuse, 1895) (diptera: culicidae) and aedes japonicus (theobald, 1901) (diptera: culicidae). in this study, we examined their actual distribution and suitable habitats for new colonizations. data from survey of species presence in 2013 and 2015, bioclimatic variables and altitude were used for the construction of predictive maps. we produced various models in maxent software and tested two bioclimatic variable sets, worldc ...201728968852
the citizen science project 'mueckenatlas' helps monitor the distribution and spread of invasive mosquito species in germany.the citizen science project 'mueckenatlas' (mosquito atlas) was implemented in early 2012 to improve mosquito surveillance in germany. citizens are asked to support the spatiotemporal mapping of culicids by submitting mosquito specimens collected in their private surroundings. the mueckenatlas has developed into an efficient tool for data collection with close to 30,000 mosquitoes submitted by the end of 2015. while the vast majority of submissions included native mosquito species, a small perce ...201729029273
density dependence, landscape, and weather impacts on aquatic aedes japonicus japonicus (diptera: culicidae) abundance along an urban altitudinal gradient.the asian bush mosquito, aedes (finlaya) japonicus japonicus (theobald) is an important globally invasive mosquito species. in comparison with other major invasive mosquitoes, relatively little is known about ae. j. japonicus population dynamics in the field. here, we present results from a 54-biweek long study of ae. j. japonicus abundance in ovitraps set across the altitudinal gradient of mt. konpira, nagasaki, japan. spatially, we found that ae. j. japonicus fourth instar larvae (aj4il) were ...201729228297
vector competence of field populations of the mosquito species aedes japonicus japonicus and culex pipiens from switzerland for two west nile virus strains.aedes (hulecoeteomyia) japonicus japonicus (diptera: culicidae) (theobald) is an invasive mosquito species in central europe, where it has colonized several areas. in this study, field-collected specimens of ae. japonicus and culex pipiens (diptera: culicidae) (linnaeus) from zürich (switzerland) were orally exposed to two strains (ny99 and fin) of the avian zoonotic pathogen west nile virus (wnv) (family flaviviridae, genus flavivirus). dissemination and transmission of the viruses after incuba ...201729082585
first record of aedes koreicus (diptera, culicidae) in slovenia.the first record of aedes koreicus was made in the village of lovrenc na dravskem polju, north-eastern part of the country. the discovery of ae. koreicus in various continental european countries motivated us to revise samples of the collected aedes japonicus japonicus. we found ae. koreicus in samples from 2013, where the larvae were misidentified as ae. j. japonicus. the species was identified morphologically and molecularly. the first discovery of ae. koreicus advocates an urgent need for a n ...201728624875
mitigating future avian malaria threats to hawaiian forest birds from climate change.avian malaria, transmitted by culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes in the hawaiian islands, has been a primary contributor to population range limitations, declines, and extinctions for many endemic hawaiian honeycreepers. avian malaria is strongly influenced by climate; therefore, predicted future changes are expected to expand transmission into higher elevations and intensify and lengthen existing transmission periods at lower elevations, leading to further population declines and potential extin ...201728060848
a 2-yr mosquito survey focusing on aedes koreicus (diptera: culicidae) in northern italy and implications for adult trapping.aedes koreicus (edwards) is an invasive mosquito species, like aedes albopictus (skuse) and aedes japonicus japonicus (theobald), that has already colonized a large part of northeastern italy and other european countries. despite its rapid expansion, information about adult distribution and trapping is lacking. here, we conducted a 2-yr longitudinal survey using adult traps to investigate the spatiotemporal distribution of ae. koreicus and evaluated the effectiveness of three trapping devices in ...201728399310
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