A literature review of dispersal pathways of Aedes albopictus across different spatial scales: implications for vector surveillance

T Swan, TL Russell, KM Staunton, MA Field… - Parasites & …, 2022 - Springer
Background Aedes albopictus is a highly invasive species and an important vector of
dengue and chikungunya viruses. Indigenous to Southeast Asia, Ae. albopictus has …

The evolutionary dynamics of biological invasions: A multi‐approach perspective

S Sherpa, L Després - Evolutionary Applications, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Biological invasions, the establishment and spread of non‐native species in new regions,
can have extensive economic and environmental consequences. Increased global …

Improved reference genome of the arboviral vector Aedes albopictus

U Palatini, RA Masri, LV Cosme, S Koren… - Genome biology, 2020 - Springer
Abstract Background The Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus is globally expanding and
has become the main vector for human arboviruses in Europe. With limited antiviral drugs …

Unravelling the invasion history of the Asian tiger mosquito in Europe

S Sherpa, MGB Blum, T Capblancq, T Cumer… - Molecular …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Multiple introductions are key features for the establishment and persistence of introduced
species. However, little is known about the contribution of genetic admixture to the invasive …

Vector competence of Aedes albopictus populations for chikungunya virus is shaped by their demographic history

A Vega-Rúa, M Marconcini, Y Madec, M Manni… - Communications …, 2020 - nature.com
The mosquito Aedes albopictus is one of the most dangerous invasive species. Its
worldwide spread has created health concerns as it is a major vector of arboviruses of public …

Population structure of a vector of human diseases: Aedes aegypti in its ancestral range, Africa

P Kotsakiozi, BR Evans, A Gloria‐Soria… - Ecology and …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Aedes aegypti, the major vector of dengue, yellow fever, chikungunya, and Zika viruses,
remains of great medical and public health concern. There is little doubt that the ancestral …

Impact of deltamethrin-resistance in Aedes albopictus on its fitness cost and vector competence

J Deng, Y Guo, X Su, S Liu, W Yang, Y Wu… - PLoS neglected …, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Background Aedes albopictus is one of the most invasive species in the world as well as the
important vector for mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue fever, chikungunya fever and …

A wAlbB Wolbachia Transinfection Displays Stable Phenotypic Effects across Divergent Aedes aegypti Mosquito Backgrounds

PA Ross, X Gu, KL Robinson, Q Yang… - Applied and …, 2021 - Am Soc Microbiol
Aedes mosquitoes harboring intracellular Wolbachia bacteria are being released in
arbovirus and mosquito control programs. With releases taking place around the world …

Aedes albopictus abundance and phenology along an altitudinal gradient in Lazio region (central Italy)

F Romiti, R Casini, A Magliano, A Ermenegildi… - Parasites & …, 2022 - Springer
Abstract Background The Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus (Skuse 1894), which is
native to Southeast Asia, is among the top 100 invasive species worldwide and one of the …

Rapid adaptive evolution of the diapause program during range expansion of an invasive mosquito

ZA Batz, AJ Clemento, J Fritzenwanker, TJ Ring… - …, 2020 - academic.oup.com
In temperate climates, the recurring seasonal exigencies of winter represent a fundamental
physiological challenge for a wide range of organisms. In response, many temperate insects …