Population genetic structure of the Asian bush mosquito, Aedes japonicus (Diptera, Culicidae), in Belgium suggests multiple introductions

Abstract Background Aedes japonicus japonicus has expanded beyond its native range and has established in multiple European countries, including Belgium. In addition to the population located at Natoye, Belgium, locally established since 2002, specimens were recently collected along the Belgian bord...

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Main Authors: Nathalie Smitz, Katrien De Wolf, Isra Deblauwe, Helge Kampen, Francis Schaffner, Jacobus De Witte, Anna Schneider, Ingrid Verlé, Adwine Vanslembrouck, Wouter Dekoninck, Kenny Meganck, Sophie Gombeer, Ann Vanderheyden, Marc De Meyer, Thierry Backeljau, Doreen Werner, Ruth Müller, Wim Van Bortel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-021-04676-8