▪ Abstract Nonindigenous vectors that arrive, establish, and spread in new areas have
fomented throughout recorded history epidemics of human diseases such as malaria, yellow …

As we enter the twenty-first century, infectious diseases continue to burden populations
around the world. Both naturally occurring and intentionally introduced biological threats …

Many museums and academic institutions maintain first-rate collections of biological
materials, ranging from preserved whole organisms to DNA libraries and cell lines. These …

The emergence of West Nile virus (WNV) in eastern North America in 1999 was a major
event in modern arbovirology, not because of its disease impact or the potential threat it …

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 …

West Nile (WN) virus was found throughout New York State in 2000, with the epicenter in
New York City and surrounding counties. We tested 3,403 dead birds and 9,954 mosquito …

The paradox of successful invading species is that they are likely to be genetically
depauperate compared to their source population. This study on Colorado potato beetles is …

Abstract Background Aedes (Stegomyia) albopictus (Skuse) is an important disease vector
and biting nuisance. During the 2009 active season, six∼ 1000‐parcel sites were studied …

Complaints about a biting pest led to the recognition of invasive Aedes (Finlaya) japonicus
japonicus (Theobald)(Diptera: Culicidae) in Central Europe. Larval collections from …

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 …