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Aedes albopictus
(a type of mosquito)
Asian tiger mosquito
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Species description or overview
Overview of the Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus
The Asian tiger mosquito's description, larval habitat, egg laying habits, larval behavior, migration, and feeding habits are discussed in this page from Rutgers University.
Aedes albopictus description and ecology from GISD (ISSG)
A species description and information about the ecology of Aedes albopictus as an invasive species is provided from the Global Invasive Species Database (GISD). GISD was created and is maintained by IUCN's Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG).
Taxonomy & nomenclature
ITIS nomenclature info for Aedes albopictus
Nomenclatural information about Aedes albopictus is provided by ITIS.
Impacts
Aedes albopictus impact information from GISD (ISSG)
Impact information regarding Aedes albopictus as an invasive species is provided from the Global Invasive Species Database (GISD). GISD was created and is maintained by IUCN's Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG).
Control methods
Aedes albopictus management information from GISD (ISSG)
Management information for Aedes albopictus as an invasive species is provided from the Global Invasive Species Database (GISD). GISD was created and is maintained by IUCN's Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG).
Distribution
Aedes albopictus worldwide distribution from GISD (ISSG)
Worldwide distribution information about Aedes albopictus is provided from the Global Invasive Species Database (GISD). GISD was created and is maintained by IUCN's Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG).
In the news
New mosquito-control hope (Raising Islands Blog, 19 August 2007)
Bloggist Jan TenBruggencate reviews the history of mosquito introductions to Hawaii and discusses the discovery of a fungus that can shorten the life span of mosquitoes.
Experts
Aedes albopictus contacts from GISD (ISSG)
Contact information for experts on Aedes albopictus as an invasive species is provided from the Global Invasive Species Database (GISD). GISD was created and is maintained by IUCN's Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG).
Other resources
Three Mountain Alliance Management Plan, December 31, 2007 
The Three Mountain Alliance provides watershed protection and management to over one million acres across Mauna Loa, Kilauea, and Hualalai on Hawaii Island. This plan identifies management goals (pdf).
Mosquitoes in Hawaii
"Mosquitoes in Hawaii" is a 2005 position paper presented by the Hawaii Conservation Alliance.
Aedes albopictus references from GISD (ISSG)
References regarding Aedes albopictus as an invasive species is provided from the Global Invasive Species Database (GISD). GISD was created and is maintained by IUCN's Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG).
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