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Mapping the future of Aedes koreicus research: a scoping review and expert synthesis
Ottobre 30, 2026Marini G, MV Mancini, C Damiani, A Albieri et al.
XXIV ESOVE Congress, 27-30 Ottobre 2026, Valencia, Spagna
Materials and methods
We carried out a scoping review of the scientific literature on Ae. koreicus, which was subsequently combined with the outcomes of a multidisciplinary expert workshop held in Trento, Italy, in February 2026, which brought together 38 researchers and practitioners from six European countries with expertise in mosquito surveillance, medical entomology, ecological modelling, and public health practice.
We carried out a scoping review of the scientific literature on Ae. koreicus, which was subsequently combined with the outcomes of a multidisciplinary expert workshop held in Trento, Italy, in February 2026, which brought together 38 researchers and practitioners from six European countries with expertise in mosquito surveillance, medical entomology, ecological modelling, and public health practice.
Results
We obtained a total of 334 articles from Web of Science and Scopus, of which 91 were eventually included, all published after 2011. Most of the studies were carried out within Europe, focusing mostly on mosquito surveillance (n=55). We further identified 10 studies providing phylogenetic analysis, 9 studies modelling Ae. koreicus population dynamics or establishment probability and 8 studies assessing Ae. koreicus competence for pathogen transmission.
We obtained a total of 334 articles from Web of Science and Scopus, of which 91 were eventually included, all published after 2011. Most of the studies were carried out within Europe, focusing mostly on mosquito surveillance (n=55). We further identified 10 studies providing phylogenetic analysis, 9 studies modelling Ae. koreicus population dynamics or establishment probability and 8 studies assessing Ae. koreicus competence for pathogen transmission.
Discussion
We identified several key priorities for advancing knowledge and operational responses to Ae. koreicus. Surveillance in montane and lowland areas needs to be strengthened, characterisation of its vector competence is still limited and potential competitive interactions with co-occurring Aedes species need to be quantified. More effective communication strategies for engaging the public could improve monitoring efforts.
We identified several key priorities for advancing knowledge and operational responses to Ae. koreicus. Surveillance in montane and lowland areas needs to be strengthened, characterisation of its vector competence is still limited and potential competitive interactions with co-occurring Aedes species need to be quantified. More effective communication strategies for engaging the public could improve monitoring efforts.
Conclusion
The scoping review and expert workshop have collectively highlighted that, nearly two decades after its first detection in Europe, Ae. koreicus remains a substantially understudied species, and pointed out the most significant knowledge gaps.
The scoping review and expert workshop have collectively highlighted that, nearly two decades after its first detection in Europe, Ae. koreicus remains a substantially understudied species, and pointed out the most significant knowledge gaps.