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  CDC Information on Aedes albopictus - CDC Division of Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases (DVBID)
Aedes albopictus, an Asian mosquito, probably was introduced into Hawaii late in the last century.
Aedes albopictus is a maintenance (occasionally epidemic) vector of dengue viruses in parts of Asia and is a competent vector of several other viruses under experimental conditions.
Aedes albopictus is also expanding its distribution in the Pacific.
www.cdc.gov /ncidod/dvbid/arbor/albopic_new.htm   (742 words)

  
  Dengue Bulletin 21 - Prevalence of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus
Prevalence of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus–Vectors of Dengue and Dengue haemorrhagic fever in North, North-East and
Aedes aegypti depicts differential patterns of prevalence in the north-central and south-central highlands.
Aedes albopictus was encountered in the peripheral areas of towns where it replaced the aegypti population.
w3.whosea.org /en/Section10/Section332/Section519_2390.htm   (2744 words)

  
 Première observation d’Aedes albopictus en France
Aedes albopictus is an important vector of dengue and other arboviruses, as well as filaria, in Asia.
Aedes albopictus was found as larvae and pupae, and adults were collected in vegetation.
albopictus in France in tyre importation centres confirms the main means of dispersion, and the feasibility for the species to breed under relatively cold climatic conditions.
www.uel.ac.uk /mosquito/issue9/albopictus.htm   (1605 words)

  
 TNC Global Invasive Species Team page
Aedes albopictus (Skuse), commonly called the Asian tiger mosquito, originated from southeast Asia (Madon et al., 2002) where it is widely distributed (Madon et al., 2003).
Aedes albopictus is a successful container breeder (immature mosquitoes develop in any container that holds water, for example, in tire piles, vases at cemeteries, saucers under pots, catch basins, and underground storm drains).
Aedes albopictus was also suggested to be the vector of 95 dengue cases reported by the Department of Heath in Hawaii (Madon et al., 2002).
tncweeds.ucdavis.edu /success/ca005.html   (1558 words)

  
 Asian tiger mosquito - Aedes albopictus (Skuse)
Aedes albopictus feeding peaks in the early morning and late afternoon; it is an opportunistic and aggressive biter with a wide host range including man, domestic and wild animals (Hawley 1988).
Aedes albopictus overwinter in the egg stage in temperate climates (Lyon and Berry 2000) but are active throughout the year in tropical and subtropical habitats.
albopictus was implicated in the transmission of eastern equine encephalitis in 1991 (Moore and Mitchell 1997).
creatures.ifas.ufl.edu /aquatic/asian_tiger.htm   (1438 words)

  
 Aedes Albopictus
The Aedes albopictus, or Asian Tiger mosquito, is easily identifiable by its fl and white striped legs.
Aedes is a genus of the Culicine family of mosquitos.Credit: CDC.
In the Western Hemisphere, the Aedes aegypti mosquito is the most important transmitter or vector of dengue viruses, although a 2001 outbreak in Hawaii was transmitted by Aedes albopictus.
www.websters-online-dictionary.org /Ae/Aedes+albopictus.html   (871 words)

  
 Aedes albopictus (Skuse) INTRODUCTION INTO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Aedes albopictus by Mir Mulla, UCR, and subsequently, several adult and immature specimens were sent to CDC/DVBID Diseases, Ft. Collins, CO for species confirmation by Harry Savage, (taxonomist).
This was clear proof that Aedes albopictus was not only breeding on the premises, but free-flying adults were encountered at the nursery as well as in the immediate residential community (the first such incidence on the west coast of U.S.A.).
Aedes albopictus, because once this species has established in an area, records indicate that “they are there to stay”.
www.umaa.org /proceedings/WebPages/2001/Aedes%20albopictus.htm   (1267 words)

  
 Dengue Fever Capable Mosquito Now In SoCal Aedes Albopictus In Orange County, California
Albopictus remains in Orange County and spreads south to Southern California and onto Baja, we could see diseases like Dengue, Yellow Fever, West Nile etal become endemic and ingrained in that area on year long basis.
Aedes albopictus in Orange County, CA Orange County Vector Control District investigators are searching in Orange County for evidence of the latest pest to arrive here, the Asian tiger mosquito (_Aedes albopictus_), which can transmit yellow fever and dengue fever.
albopictus_ is susceptible to experimental infection with many arboviruses, and, although it transmits dengue in south east Asia, it is not a particularly efficient vector.
www.rense.com /general57/deng.htm   (736 words)

  
 Asian tiger mosquito - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It was native to south-east asia, and occupied a habitat that spread from Madagascar eastward to New Guinea, and north to the latitude of Korea.
The typical member of the Aedes albopictus has a length of about 5 mm.
As with other members of the mosquito family, the female is equiped with an elongated proboscis that she uses to collect blood to feed her eggs.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Aedes_albopictus   (775 words)

  
 Aedes Albopictus and Aedes Japonicus
Aedes japonicus is an Asian species of mosquito generally found in Japan, Korea, the Ryukyu Archipelago (Okinawa and associated islands), Taiwan, South China, and Hong Kong.
The adult female of Aedes japonicus is a medium-sized mosquito of dark- to flish-brown appearance, with white scales on the body and legs.
The similarity of breeding habitats used by Aedes japonicus to those of other Aedes species suggests that the transport of eggs, larvae, and pupae in used tires may be an important mechanism for introducing the species into previously uninfested areas.
www.enotalone.com /article/7032.html   (1210 words)

  
 - Vol 27 No 1, March 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Aedes albopictus is a vector of dengue fever, and the prevention of its establishment is a public health priority in both tropical and temperate Australia.
Aedes albopictus (Skuse) (Diptera: Culicidae) in the Western Province of Papua New Guinea and the threat of its introduction to Australia.
The identification of Aedes albopictus in the Nearctic region.
www.cda.gov.au /pubs/cdi/2003/cdi2701/htm/cdi2701h.htm   (2792 words)

  
 CDC - First Evidence of Aedes albopictus (Skuse) in Southern Chiapas, Mexico
To the Editor: The mosquito Aedes albopictus (Skuse, 1894) was first identified in the Americas in Texas in 1985 (1,2).
Aedes albopictus in the United States: rapid spread of a potential disease vector.
The identification of Aedes albopictus in the neartic region.
www.cdc.gov /ncidod/EID/vol9no5/02-0678.htm   (536 words)

  
 Dengue Bulletin 24 - Host Feeding Pattern of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus in Kolkata, India
The blood-feeding pattern of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus pooled from the three collection sites revealed that a majority of members of both the species had fed on one host and a small percentage on more than one host, and, that, both the species were mainly anthropophilic in nature.
Aedes aegypti is the principal vector of dengue and dengue haemorrhagic fever in south-east
Study area: Fully-fed Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus were collected from human dwellings (HDs), cattle sheds (CSs) distributed in various parts of the city, and from outdoor situations in an urban garden.
w3.whosea.org /en/Section10/Section332/Section522_2537.htm   (1073 words)

  
 albopictus
Although Aedes albopictus has not been demonstrated to transmit WNV to humans so far, we expect that it may be implicated with further study.
The Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus) is an aggressive mosquito which has been spreading through the United States since its importation in 1985 in a load of used truck tires shipped from Japan to Texas.
confirmation from the CDC that this is indeed Aedes albopictus.
biology.clc.uc.edu /Fankhauser/Animals/mosquitoes/Aedes_albopictus.html   (1220 words)

  
 Memórias on line
Experimental Infection of Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) Larvae with the Xiphidiocercariae of a Hematolechid
Aedes albopictus larvae were exposed, either individually or in groups, to different concentrations of xiphidiocercariae of Haematoloechus sp.
It was observed the acute lethal effect and some aspects of the host-parasite relationship, such as delay or progress in the host life cycle, the number and location of the metacercariae in the host, adult host malformations and the amount of metacercariae required to cause death.
memorias.ioc.fiocruz.br /974/4419.html   (648 words)

  
 issg Database: Ecology of Aedes albopictus
albopictus may be a matter of particular concern as a bridge vector for the West Nile virus because it inhabits rural areas and has a wide host range including birds, so that it can readily pass enzootic cycles to humans.
albopictus is known to be receptive to in laboratory conditions.
albopictus is known to be receptive in field conditions to three Flaviviruses (Dengue, West Nile and Japanese Encephalitis), six Bunyaviruses (Jamestown Canyon, Keystone, LaCrosse, Potosi, Cache Valley and Tensaw) and one Alphavirus (EEE).
www.issg.org /database/species/ecology.asp?si=109&fr=1&sts=sss   (1585 words)

  
 Aedes albopictus (Skuse)
Aedes albopictus was first collected in the United States at a tire dump near Houston, TX in 1985.
SEASONAL DISTRIBUTION: Aedes albopictus is a multivoltine species and should have a seasonal distribution in New Jersey similar to that of Ochlerotatus triseriatus.
Aedes albopictus, has been proven to be a severe nuisance species and will certainly become an unwanted pest once it becomes firmly established in New Jersey.
www.rci.rutgers.edu /~insects/albo.htm   (1396 words)

  
 Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report: Eastern equine encephalitis virus associated with Aedes albopictus - Florida, ...
albopictus mosquitoes that were sent to CDC in December 1991; 9350 were tested, in 96 pools, for virus isolation by plaque assay in Vero cell culture.
albopictus extended its range from one to 61 of Florida's 67 counties [5] and is widely distributed in Polk County; it has been collected from 47 of 148 CDC light-trap locations (M. Mahler, Polk County Environmental Services, personal communication, 1991).
Susceptibility of Aedes albopictus to infection with eastern equine encephalomyelitis virus.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0906/is_n7_v41/ai_13262418   (796 words)

  
 Trop Med poster
Aedes albopictus mosquitoes were first found in Peoria in late summer 1997, survived the initial mild El Niño winter of 1997-98, and expanded their range during the summer of 1998.
Aedes albopictus was not detected in the further removed St. Mary’s Cemetery (SMC).
Aedes albopictus larvae were found in St. Joseph Cemetery (SJC) in late summer in 1998 and again in 1999 (Fig.
hobbes.ncsa.uiuc.edu /mary/tropmed.html   (1698 words)

  
 Beware of ‘tiny vampires’
He said Aedes fed on blood like vampires, besides intravenously injecting the dreaded dengue virus, which was potent in dengue haemorrhagic cases.
He said the Aedes Aegypti species, which had several strips on its back, bred inside the house while the Aedes Albopictus with a single stripe on the back, bred outside the house.
Subbaiyah said Aedes did not require a container with large amounts of water to breed, noting that “water the size of a 20sen coin is enough”.
thestar.com.my /news/story.asp?file=/2005/10/25/north/12404189&sec=North   (514 words)

  
 Introduction of Aedes albopictus into a La Crosse VirusEnzootic Site in Illinois
Aedes albopictus (Skuse) was probably introduced into the United States in used tires from northern Asia (1) and has spread throughout much of the southern United States, often displacing Ae.
albopictus mosquitoes have a short flight range (200 m to 600 m), they are readily transported in containers and vehicles (3,4).
Overwintering survival of Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) eggs in Indiana.
www.cdc.gov /ncidod/eid/vol4no4/kitron.htm   (1806 words)

  
 Asian tiger mosquito - Aedes albopictus
Like Aedes aegypti, they are container breeders, and their eggs habe been observed to survive winters with temperatures below the freezing point.
Aedes albopictus is a competent and often important vector of dengue, yellow fever, chikungunya and other viruses.
Ritchie S.A. et al (2006) Discovery of a widespread infestation of Aedes albopictus in the Torres Strait, Australia.
www.bg-sentinel.com /en/aedes_albopictus.html   (469 words)

  
 Department of Health and Ageing - Importation of Aedes Albopictus in Townsville, Queensland
albopictus did not establish a population in the area surrounding the port.
albopictus in Australia was avoided on this occasion, this event highlights the fact that mosquitoes can be transported in cargo other than tyres, and that a quick, thorough response can prevent colonisation.
Geographic spread of Aedes albopictus and potential for involvement in arbovirus cycles in the Mediterranean basin.
www.health.gov.au /internet/wcms/Publishing.nsf/e11ffa331b366c54ca2569210006982f/cda-pubs-cdi-1998-cdi2201-cdi2201b.htm   (967 words)

  
 Public-Health Pesticide Applicator Training Manual - Mosquitoes
Aedes, Ochlerotatus and Psorophora mosquitoes lay their eggs on damp soil in places subject to intermittent flooding.
Sod or soil samples are cut in the field with a sharp trowel around a 6-inch-square template, placed in plastic bags and stored (sometimes for months) in a cool room.
The various species and densities of Aedes, Ochlerotatus and Psorophora can be identified by microscopic examination of live or preserved eggs using taxonomic keys for mosquito eggs.
vector.ifas.ufl.edu /chapter_03.htm   (9448 words)

  
 Biological Control of Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) Larvae in Trap Tyres by Mesocyclops longisetus (Copepoda: ...
albopictus larvae and appeared to be more effective against the latter species (unpublished data).
albopictus larvae, a close monitoring of such traps seems to be imperative to assure permanent control.
Environments such as cemiteries, public parks, closed condominiums and school campuses could be greatly benefited by this attract and kill method of mosquito control.
memorias.ioc.fiocruz.br /912/3002.html   (968 words)

  
 Variability of larval identification characters of exotic Aedes albopictus (Skuse) intercepted in Darwin, Northern ...
The species Aedes (Stegomyia) katherinensis Woodhill, for example, is endemic to the Northern Territory of Australia and the species Aedes (Stegomyia) scutellaris Walker is distributed locally in the Torres Strait, Queensland and also in Papua New Guinea.
Aedes albopictus has recently spread globally and is now established in many countries.
albopictus, although variability of the key identification characters was observed.
pandora.nla.gov.au /pan/10754/20030610/www.health.gov.au/pubhlth/cdi/cdi2701/html/cdi2701h.htm   (2699 words)

  
 Aedes albopictus in North America: probable introduction in used tires from northern Asia -- Hawley et al. 236 (4805): ...
Aedes albopictus in North America: probable introduction in used tires from northern Asia -- Hawley et al.
GB Craig Jr North American strains of Aedes albopictus, an Asian mosquito recently introduced into the Western Hemisphere, exhibit photoperiodic sensitivity and cold-hardiness characteristics similar to strains originating from temperate zone Asia.
Aedes albopictus, an important vector of dengue and a potential vector of many other arboviral diseases, may therefore have the capability of infesting much of temperate North America.
www.sciencemag.org /cgi/content/abstract/236/4805/1114   (313 words)

  
 National Park Service - Nature & Science: Biologic Resources   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Some Aedes mosquitoes are called "floodwater mosquitoes" because they lay their eggs singly on damp soil or vegetation in areas that are periodically wet.
Its rapid spread is of concern because it is known as a disease-carrying mosquito in its native Asia.
The female mosquito lays her eggs on the water or, in the case of Aedes mosquitoes, above the water in areas that are sheltered from waves and with sufficient organic matter to feed the larvae.
www.nature.nps.gov /biology/ipm/manual/mosquito.htm   (3709 words)

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