Temperature is the key weather determinant of Aedes albopictus seasonal activity in southern France
Paul Taconet, Andrea Radici, Guillaume Lacour, Antoine Mignotte, Pachka Hammami, Didier Fontenille
This study models the impact of weather on Aedes albopictus oviposition in southern France, finding temperature is key for activity onset and duration, with rain and humidity playing secondary roles in summer.
bioRxiv · Oct 10, 2025 · PreprintEcology