Immature stages of Aedes albopictus in Yucatan, Mexico

The study evaluated the seasonality and bioclimatic conditions necessary for Ae. albopictus' survival in a low-deciduous forest. The majority of the containers that were infested with immature organisms were categorized as large, with a capacity of 10 liters. These containers had organic matter that was classified as low to medium, and the water inside them had a light to semi-dark color. They were placed below the Alvaradoa amorphoides and Bromelia karatas trees. At the same time, the population of Ae. albopictus decreased because predators such as amphibian larvae and Toxorhynchites moctezuma were present in the containers. The results suggest that the Asian mosquito is established in the forest area where the study was carried out. Aedes albopictus is considered a bridge species that can disperse from natural areas to human settlements. Therefore, it is important to target wild populations, which can infest homes.