Aedes albopictus is one of the most invasive species and vector mosquito of some important tropical infectious disdeases such as dengue fever, Chikungunya.
Transcriptome profiling and genetic study reveal amplified carboxylesterase genes implicated in temephos resistance, in the Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus.
Many temperate insects survive the harsh conditions of winter by undergoing photoperiodic diapause, a pre-programmed developmental arrest initiated by short day lengths. Despite the well-established e