Aedes Japonicus
Characteristics
Key features
Size: approx. 6 mm
Coloration: black-and-white; yellow-golden lines on the thorax
Ecology
Habitat: forested areas and residential zones
Reproduction / Breeding sites: diverse natural and artificial small water bodies
Activity pattern
Time of activity: diurnal
Preferred location: predominantly outdoors
Disease transmission
Main diseases: none of major importance in Europe
Other pathogens: West Nile virus, Japanese encephalitis virus
Climatic limitations
Cold tolerance: high; eggs and larvae overwinter
Climate requirements: temperate to cool
Distribution
Region of origin: East Asia
Current distribution: North America, Europe
Situation in Europe: invasive, established in many countries
Behavioral traits
Feeding preference: human vs. animal
50 % / 50%
Breeding sites: man-made vs. natural
50 % / 50%
Activity: indoors vs. outdoors
5 % / 95%
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