Claudia Paredes‐Esquivel

Strong circulation of Angiostrongylus cantonensis in a protected Mediterranean wetland. Implications for resident and migratory wildlife

This study finds high prevalence of Angiostrongylus cantonensis in rodents in Mallorca, with higher infection rates in adults and correlation with host weight, suggesting established circulation and zoonotic risks.

Multiple invasions, Wolbachia and human-aided transport drive the genetic variability of Aedes albopictus in the Iberian Peninsula

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.

Opening the Pandora Box: DNA-barcoding evidence limitations of morphology to identify Spanish mosquitoes

The paper compares morphological and DNA-barcoding identification of Spanish mosquitoes, finding cryptic speciation and limitations of morphology.