Cities usually offer a suitable environment for the dengue vector Aedes aegypti, providing
oviposition sites, accessibility to human hosts and nectar meals. However, large urban …

In the past, Aedes aegypti was present in Southern Europe. Although the mosquito was
eradicated from the Mediterranean region, its regional ecotype survived the second half of …

Many insects overwinter in diapause, a pre-programmed anticipated response to
unfavorable environmental conditions, often induced by a short-day photoperiod. Diapause …

Temperature is among the key factors impacting the establishment and spread of invasive
pests. The tomato leafminer Tuta absoluta (Meyrick)(Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) is one of the …

In temperate regions, the populations of Aedes aegypti (L.)(Diptera: Culicidae) remain in the
egg stage during the winter. In Buenos Aires, Argentina, a temperate region in the southern …

Many insects use photoperiod as a signal to anticipate upcoming unfavorable conditions.
Photoperiod sensitivity may be a relevant factor in Aedes (Stegomyia) aegypti (L.) …