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Population genetic structure of the Asian bush mosquito, Aedes japonicus (Diptera, Culicidae), in Belgium suggests multiple introductions.
Parasites & vectors - 25 Mar 2021
Smitz Nathalie, De Wolf Katrien, Deblauwe Isra, Kampen Helge, Schaffner Francis, De Witte Jacobus, Schneider Anna, Verlé Ingrid, Vanslembrouck Adwine, Dekoninck Wouter, Meganck Kenny, Gombeer Sophie, Vanderheyden Ann, De Meyer Marc, Backeljau Thierry, Werner Doreen, Müller Ruth, Van Bortel Wim
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BACKGROUND: Aedes japonicus japonicus has expanded beyond its native range and has established in multiple European countries, including Belgium. In addition to the population located at Natoye, Belgium, locally established since 2002, specimens were recently collected along the Belgian border. The first objective of this study was therefore to investigate the origin of these new introductions, which were assumed...
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