| Abstrakt: |
A new report from the University of Pavia in Italy discusses the impact of climate change on the Aedes albopictus mosquito, which is an invasive species and a vector for arboviruses. The study found that developmental temperature influences various aspects of the mosquito's fitness, including hatchability, viability, developmental speed, wing length, body mass, longevity, and content of water, protein, and lipids. The research also revealed that Wolbachia density, a bacterium that can affect mosquito reproduction, was lower in mosquitoes reared at lower temperatures. These findings have important implications for understanding the invasion potential and epidemiological impact of the Aedes albopictus mosquito in the context of climate change. [Extracted from the article] |
