Multiple invasions, Wolbachia and human-aided transport drive the genetic variability of Aedes albopictus in the Iberian Peninsula
Federica Lucati, Sarah Delacour, John R.B. Palmer, Jenny Caner, Aitana Oltra, Claudia Paredes‐Esquivel, Simone Mariani, Santi Escartín, David Roiz, Francisco Collantes, Mikel Bengoa, Tomás Montalvo, Juan A. Delgado, Roger Eritja, Javier Lucientes, , Marc Ventura
This study investigates the genetic variability of Aedes albopictus in the Iberian Peninsula, finding multiple introductions, Wolbachia prevalence, and human-mediated dispersal as key factors shaping its genetic structure.
Scientific Reports · Nov 30, 2022Peer-reviewedGenetics