Alexander G. C. Vaux

This paper estimates the temperature-dependent extrinsic incubation period (EIP) of Usutu virus in Culex pipiens molestus, showing it is shorter than West Nile virus, suggesting USUV could precede WNV in Europe.

The paper tracks repeated USUV introductions and shows localized wildlife impact in urban areas due to climate and land-use factors.

The paper surveys Scottish wetland mosquitoes to confirm the presence of Culex molestus and hybrids, and identifies environmental drivers of mosquito abundance and distribution.

This study identifies 41 viral taxa, including 11 novel species, in UK Culex mosquitoes using HTS, revealing hidden arbovirus signals and limited ecological structuring.

The paper reports the detection of West Nile virus RNA in mosquito pools from the UK, indicating a historic presence of the virus in the region.

This study assesses the vector competence of UK mosquitoes for the local Usutu virus strain at regional temperatures, finding several species capable of transmitting the virus.