New Records of the Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus) in North Macedonia
Journal
Macedonian Veterinary Review
Date Issued
2020-08-20
Author(s)
Djadjovski, Igor
Popova, Zagorka
Rashikj, Ljubica
Atanasova, Kristina
DOI
10.2478/macvetrev-2020-0025
Abstract
Aedes albopictus is an invasive mosquito species spreading throughout Europe and its presence in North Macedonia was recorded in 2016. Following the first detection in September 2018, we conducted a two-week mosquito monitoring by ovitraps in order to determine if there were established populations of Aedes albopictus in Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. Ninety-four Ae. albopictus eggs (0 to 18 eggs per ovitrap per week) were collected from 7 (14%) ovitraps in 3 (30%) municipalities. Thirty-eight eggs (40.4%) successfully hatched and the adult mosquitoes were identified by morphology and PCR. No other potentially invasive species were identified during the monitoring period. Ae. albopictus distribution is expanding and poses a risk for an Aedes-borne disease transmission in North Macedonia. The available data highlight the need for a regular monitoring for tiger mosquitoes to plan adequate control measures.
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