@article {1145, title = {The factors which influence the breeding and number of Aedes detritus in the Neston area of Cheshire, UK, the production of a local mosquito forecast and public bite reporting.}, journal = {Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association}, volume = {38}, year = {2020}, month = {20/1/21}, pages = {17-32}, abstract = {Abstract: Aedes detritus is an important cause of biting nuisance in the Neston area of Cheshire, UK and the Dee estuary is the site of the breeding mosquitoes. We report on a study of the ecology of Aedes detritus on the Dee estuary for the 9 years from 2011 to 2019. We describe the annual, seasonal and geographical distribution of the adult and immature mosquitoes, with peaks in late Spring and early Autumn, and how these are explained by the characteristics of the small breeding pools on the upper levels of the marshes, and their filling by high spring tides. We demonstrate that pool excavation to enlarge and deepen pools greatly reduces breeding. From these studies, we developed an online weekly forecast of the local biting nuisance, and report on the temporal and geographical distribution of the bite reports produced by the public in response. Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association 38: 17{\textendash}32, 2020}, keywords = {Aedes detritus, biting nuisance and forecast, pool excavation, seasonal influences}, author = {Michael J. Clarkson and Thyge Peter Enevoldson} } @article {1145, title = {Culex (Neoculex) judaicus (Diptera: Culicidae), larval description and main characters distinguishing it from larvae of Culex (Neoculex) martinii in Israel}, journal = {Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association}, volume = {38}, year = {2020}, month = {22/12/20}, pages = {11-16}, abstract = {Abstract: Adults of Culex judaicus were described by Edwards in 1926. However, the larva of this species has not yet been described and it was deemed useful to describe details of the larva and compare it with the larva of Cx. martinii, both species that occur in northern Israel. Some comparisons are made between the larva and pupa of Cx. judaicus and the larva and pupa of Cx. europaeus, which was described from Portugal in 2003. Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association 38: 11{\textendash}16, 2020}, keywords = {Culex europaeus, Culex judaicus, Culex martinii, larval and pupal characteristics, Neoculex}, author = {Bromley-Schnur, H.J.} } @article {1145, title = {Pathways for introduction and dispersal of invasive Aedes mosquito species in Europe: a review}, journal = {Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association}, volume = {38}, year = {2020}, month = {17/12/20}, pages = {1-10}, abstract = {Abstract: In the last decades, Aedes invasive mosquito species (AIMs) have arrived in Europe from overseas, introduced via different pathways. Several species such as Aedes albopictus, Ae. japonicus and Ae. koreicus were introduced, built populations, and expanded their distribution into new regions. The introduction and establishment of AIMs in Europe is a risk to public health, due to the ability of these mosquitoes to transmit diverse pathogens of vector-borne diseases. The objective of this manuscript is to review knowledge of pathways associated with the introduction and dispersal of AIMs in Europe. The identification of pathways for introduction of AIMs is critical to decide on surveillance strategies needed to reduce the risk and control future introductions. Four main routes are identified and discussed: the passive transport of AIMs via (1) the trade of used tyres, (2) the trade of Lucky bamboo plant cuttings, (3) vehicles (traffic by road, airplanes, and sea), as well as (4) the active natural dispersal of AIMs. We conclude that the trade of used tyres remains the main pathway for long distance transportation and introduction of AIMs into and within Europe. Furthermore, passive transport by road in ground vehicles (e.g. car, truck) represents the major driving force for dispersion from already established populations. Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association 38: 1 {\textendash} 10, 2020}, keywords = {Aedes, dispersal, Europe, invasive mosquitoes, pathway, surveillance, vector-borne diseases}, author = {A. Iba{\v n}ez-Justicia} }