Survival of Aedes (Neomelaniconion) eggs in the laboratory

Adult Aedes mcintoshi and Ae. circumluteolus were produced from eggs stored up to 9 months in the laboratory. Under standard hatching conditions, eggs stored at 24 degrees and 26 degrees C consistently produced adults for up to 9 months after collection. In contrast, eggs stored at 15 degrees C were significantly different, producing less than 1% adults from 6-12 months after collection. Aedes (Neomelaniconion) eggs can be stored and serve as a reliable source of specimens to be used in vector competence and other studies.