First Detection of Aedes (Stegomyia) albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) in Algiers, the Capital City of Algeria
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Abstract
Background: Based on the reporting of the presence of stripped mosquitoes by a citizen in the Algiers residential neighborhood of Bir-Khadem, where residents experienced huge daytime mosquito nuisance an entomological investigation was carried out in July 2016.
Methods: Ovitraps and BG sentinel traps baited with Lure were used during three consecutive days to collect adult mosquitoes. Eighteen residential houses of the Bir-Khadem neighborhood were also inspected to search larvae breeding sites such as water fountains, baskets and flowerpots.
Results: A total of 57 Aedes albopictus specimens were collected in five villas, consisting of 21 eggs, 20 larvae and 16 adults.
Conclusion: This is the first record of this invasive species in Algiers.
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19. Izri A, Bitam I, Charrel RN (2011) First entomological documentation of Aedes (Stegomyia) albopictus (Skuse, 1894) in Algeria. Clin Microbiol Infect. 17: 7.
20. Lafri I, Bitam I, Beneldjouzi A, Ben Mahdi MH (2014) An inventory of mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) in Al-geria. Bull Soc Zool Fr. 139(1–4): 255–261.
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28. Lafri I, Hachid A, Bitam I (2019) West Nile virus in Algeria: a comprehensive overview. New Microbe and New Infect. 27: 9–13.
29. Davis TJ, Kaufman PE, Hogsette JA, Kline DL (2015) The effects of larval habitat quality on Aedes albopictus skip oviposition. J Am Mosq Control Assoc. 31 (4): 321–328.
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Benallal KE, Garni R, Bouiba L, Eddine K. First Detection of Aedes (Stegomyia) albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) in Algiers, the Capital City of Algeria. J Arthropod Borne Dis. 2019;13(4):420-425.
