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Invasive mosquito Aedes koreicus (Edwards, 1917) - in anticipation of the findings in Croatia

The Asian invasive mosquito species Aedes koreicus (Edwards, 1917) was found for the first time in Europe in 2008 in Belgium. From then until today, it has been found in several countries of the central part of Europe: Italy, in the border area of Switzerland and Italy, in the European part of Russia, Slovenia, Germany and Hungary. In certain areas, it has become at home. The species Ae. koreicus is genetically related and morphologically very similar to the species Aedes japonicus. The ability to survive cold winters, the area of occurrence in Europe and the breeding grounds of the species indicate that the species has ecological characteristics similar to those of Ae. japonicus. It has been proven that Ae. koreicus vector of Japanese encephalitis virus, nematode Dirofilaria immitis and potential vector of Chikungunya virus and nematode Brugia malayi. Considering the presence of Ae. koreicus in the neighboring countries of Croatia and on the ecological characteristics of the species, the presence and finding of the species in Croatia is expected.

Aedes koreicus ; invasive mosquitoes ; Europa ; Croatia

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