NPSpecies

Frequent. (Connelly, 2010)

Distribution: Darsie and Ward (2005): Cosmopolitan; Southeastern United States. This exotic, invasive species was first reported in the United States in 1985 (Sprenger and Wuithiranyagool 1986). Aedes albopictus was present in every Tennessee County by 1998 (Moore 1998). By 1999, Ae. albopictus was established in all North Carolina and Tennessee counties (Moore 1999). GSMNP: North Carolina, Tennessee. Egg: Laid on the sides of containers just above the waterline; drying out period required before they will hatch. Larva and pupa: Manufactured containers including tires, bottles, cans, flower pots, vases, pet dishes and others; close to residences and places of business where containers are left outside. Other habitats include rock pools, leaf axils, and bamboo stumps. Adult: Feed most aggressively during daylight hours; will feed at dusk and dawn; they do not fly far from their larval habitats. Medical Importance: Vector of Dengue virus. In the GSMNP, Connelly collected Ae. albopictus eggs and adults from the Cades Cove Ranger Station and surrounding area, and eggs from Tremont and Purchase Knob. It is present in areas associated with high levels of human activity; areas with containers that hold water (trash receptacles, cans and bottles, flower vases). This species is exotic and invasive. (Connelly, 2010)