Aedes koreicus

Aedes koreicus larvae have been found breeding in artificial water collection sites such as garden ponds, water drums, manholes, buckets, flower pots, discarded tires, and other water-containing vessels, as well as in natural collection sites such as tree holes, stone cavities, road tracks, and ditches, in either clear or organics-rich water.[2] These characteristics adapt it to surviving transport over long distances and exploiting urban as well as periurban habitats.[2]

The first documentation of Aedes koreicus becoming established outside its native range was in Belgium in 2008, marking it as an invasive species capable of being globally transported.[5] In 2011 it was discovered to be established in the Province of Belluno, Veneto region, Italy[6] and in 2013 in the Swiss-Italian border region.[7] Given its demonstrated ability to survive northern European winters and benefit from human-aided transport, the species may be introduced and become established in other temperate countries with similar climates to those where it has already become established.[2][8]

Aedes koreicus adults feed on humans, domestic animals, and farm animals during day and night hours[2] and have been demonstrated to be competent vectors of Japanese encephalitis virus and dog heartworm, and a potential vector of other arboviruses, and Brugia malayi, which causes lymphatic filariasis.[2][6][7]