Naslov
Aedes albopictus - invasive mosquito species in Croatia

Autori
Merdić, Enrih ; Vignjević, Goran ; Vrućina, Ivana ; Sudarić Bogojević, Mirta ; Jeličić Marinković Željka ; Zahirović, Željko ; Žitko, Toni ; Landeka, Nediljko ; Klobučar Ana

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
SIEEC 22 Simposium Internationale Entomofaunisticum Europae Centralis XXII / Barić, B, Hrašovec, B., Kučinić, M., Mičetić Stanković, V., Prevšić, A. - Varaždin, 2011, 38-39

Skup
SIEEC 22 Simposium Internationale Entomofaunisticum Europae Centralis XXII

Mjesto i datum
Varaždin, Hrvatska, 29.06.2011. - 03.07.2011

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
Aedes albopictus ; mosquito ; invasive species

Sažetak
Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus (Diptera, Culicidae) is invasive species which has been spreading throughout the world in last three decades. The vector has been introduced in several European countries since 1975. The first record in Croatia originates from Zagreb. A total of 13 larvae were collected on October 28, 2004 in a discarded ceramic toilet bowl in nearby forest. In the beginning of 2005, specimens of this species were found in Rovinj, Zadar, Split and Dubrovnik. From September to October 2005, some specimens were detected in several places in Istrian peninsula. As it has been present in Italy for the preceding 15 years, its spread to Croatia was expected. Studies in Istria show the presence of this species in eight towns: Pula, Rovinj, Funtana, Poreč, Novigrad, Buje, Umag and Savudrija. The mosquito larvae were found only in a man-made breeding sites such as water reservoirs, discarded car tires and various water collecting objects. Spread of Ae. albopictus on Croatian islands in recent years shows that antropochory of this species is very fast. Since 2006, the following islands were inhabited by Ae. albopictus: Vis, Hvar, Brač, Korčula, Mljet, Cres, Lošinj and Krk. All findings on islands were close to marinas or surrounding area. Approximately 80.000 yachts cruise in Croatian part of the Adriatic sea. Causes and models of the Ae. albopictus spread are discussed in the presentation. Special attention is given on the yacht vessels and their role in Ae. albopictus spread from Italy. In August 2010, a DENV infection was diagnosed in a German traveler returning from a trip to Croatia in Southeast Europe. Two additional cases were noted 2 months later, which makes a total of three autochthones cases of Dengue in Croatia. These vector-born diseases are closely connected with Ae. albopictus as their vector. However, no virus was isolated from mosquitoes from south Dalmatia so far.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Biologija

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