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Known distribution of the tiger mosquito in Europe (Aedes albopictus)

Figure Created 16 Jun 2016 Published 20 Dec 2016 Last modified 22 Feb 2017

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The maps displays information and the presence/absence of Aedes albopictus. RED: An established population (evidence of reproduction and overwintering) of the species has been observed in at least one municipality within the administrative unit. YELLOW: The species has been introduced (but without confirmed establishment) in the administrative unit within the last 5 years of the distribution status date DARK GREEN: Field surveys or studies on mosquitoes were conducted and no introduction (during the last 5 years) or no established population of the species have been reported MEDIUM GREY: No data for the last 5 years are available to local experts LIGHT GREY: No information is available about field studies on mosquitoes during the last 5 years.

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Methodology:: The maps are the outcome of the collaborative work of VectorNet and are based on collecting existing data by the network members. VectorNet is a joint initiative of the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), that started in May 2014. The project supports the collection of data on vectors, related to both animal and human health.
Units:: Presence/absence
Rights:: EEA standard re-use policy: unless otherwise indicated, re-use of content on the EEA website for commercial or non-commercial purposes is permitted free of charge, provided that the source is acknowledged (https://www.eea.europa.eu/legal/copyright). Copyright holder: European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
Owners:: European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)
Processors:: European Environment Agency (EEA)
Figure type:: Map

Additional information

The most recent version of this map (with a different colour scheme) is available here:

http://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/healthtopics/vectors/vector-maps/pages/vbornet_maps.aspx

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Older versions

21 Nov 2012 - Change in the distribution of Aedes albopictus in Europe

12 Nov 2009 - Presence of Aedes albopictus (the tiger mosquito) in Europe in January 2008

Geographic coverage

Albania Austria Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czechia Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Kosovo (UNSCR 1244/99) Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Montenegro Netherlands North Macedonia Norway Poland Portugal Romania Serbia Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Turkey United Kingdom