National monitoring of alien mosquito species in Austria – 2020

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Latest version published by Test Organization #1 on Apr 15, 2026 Test Organization #1
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April 15, 2026
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Description

National monitoring of alien mosquito species in AustriaThe aim of this project is to conduct a nationwide mosquito monitoring program in Austria using ovitraps to detect the presence and spread of non-native and potentially invasive mosquito species. These species can act as vectors for various pathogens and therefore pose a risk to public health. The project enables early detection of new populations and timely implementation of control measures, while also tracking the development of established populations. In addition, the standardized methodology applied across Austria allows the collected data to be used to identify spatial and temporal changes in the occurrence of these non-native mosquito species.In this dataset we present the data on the mosquito monitoring from 2020. We have released this dataset to the public domain under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial 4.0 International (CC-BY-NC-4.0) license and would appreciate it if you cite the provided DOI when using the data. If you have any questions regarding this dataset, don't hesitate to contact us via the contact information provided in the metadata.

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Keywords

One Health; vector; mosquitoes; ; invasive species; Austria

Contacts

Karin Bakran-Lebl
  • Metadata Provider ●
  • Originator ●
  • Point Of Contact
  • Medical Entomologist
AGES - Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety
AT
Stefanie Pree
  • Originator
Vetmeduni Vienna
AT
Barbara Eigner
  • Originator
Vetmeduni Vienna
AT
Johanna Gunczy
  • Originator
Universalmuseum Joanneum
AT
Peter Hufnagl
  • Originator
AGES - Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety
AT
Hans Jerrentrup
  • Originator
Verein Biologische Gelsenregulierung March-Thaya Auen
AT
Wolfgang Paill
  • Originator
Universalmuseum Joanneum
AT
Jana S. Petermann
  • Originator
University of Salzburg
AT
Bita Shahi-Barogh
  • Originator
Vetmeduni Vienna
AT
Thorsten Schwerte
  • Originator
University of Innsbruck
AT
Christian Wieser
  • Originator
Landesmuseum Kärnten
AT
Thomas Zechmeister
  • Originator
Biological Station Lake Neusiedl
AT
David Zezula
  • Originator
University of Salzburg
AT
Klaus Zimmermann
  • Originator
KTZ-Schädlingsprävention
AT
Carina Zittra
  • Originator
University of Vienna
AT
Hans-Peter Fuehrer
  • Originator
Vetmeduni Vienna
AT

Geographic Coverage

Austria

Bounding Coordinates South West [46.37, 9.53], North East [49.02, 17.162]

Taxonomic Coverage

Culicidae

Genus Aedes (Aedes mosquitoes)

Project Data

No Description available

Title National monitoring of alien mosquito species in Austria

The personnel involved in the project:

Karin Bakran-Lebl
  • Originator

Sampling Methods

For the detection of alien mosquitoes ovitraps were used. The traps (1L black plastic containers) were filled ~3/4 with tap water. A wooden wooden tongue depressor, fixed to one side of the cup with a stainless-steel clamp, was used as oviposition support. Traps were checked and the oviposition support as well as the water were changed weekly, although shorter or longer intervals could occur.

Study Extent In 2020 container breeding mosquitoes were sampled from the beginning of May to end of October. Traps were set up at 43 sites in Austria. At each site, traps were placed at five (deviations possible) positions.

Method step description:

  1. 1. Researchers from AGES defined the appropriate sampling protocol for the target species. 2. Fieldwork was planned and coordinated by AGES. 3. Data was collected in the field by personnel instructed by experts. 4. Specimens were identified by experts at AGES. 5. The collected data was entered into an Excel database. 6. The data was verified and manually corrected by experts if necessary. 7. The data was converted to the Darwin Core Standard in accordance with VectorNet specifications. Absence data were generated for , , and . 8. The data was checked again by experts at AGES and sent to VectorNet for validation. 9. The dataset is published and registered with GBIF. Quality control: Data are collected using a predefined sampling protocol and checked by professionals.

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Acknowledgements
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