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Is Aedes albopictus in Australia?

B H Kay¹, W A Ives, P I Whelan

¹Queensland Institute of Medical Research, Herston.

The Medical Journal of Australia

|July 2, 1990

Summary

The exotic mosquito Aedes albopictus, a dengue vector, was found in Australia in 1988 and 1989. This discovery prompted changes in quarantine procedures and suggests the species may already be established in the country.

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Area of Science:

Medical Entomology
Invasive Species Ecology
Public Health

Background:

The exotic mosquito Aedes albopictus (Skuse) is a significant vector for arboviruses like dengue.
Australia's biosecurity is threatened by the potential introduction and establishment of invasive species.

Purpose of the Study:

To report the detection of Aedes albopictus larvae in Australia.
To review the global expansion of Aedes albopictus.
To assess the risk of Aedes albopictus establishment in Australia.

Main Methods:

Larval collection by quarantine officers from imported used vehicle tyres.
Ovitrap surveillance near port areas.

Main Results:

One Aedes albopictus larva was identified in Brisbane in October 1988 from imported tyres.

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Two Aedes albopictus larvae were recovered from an ovitrap in Darwin in June 1989.

Previous tyre imports suggest potential for widespread establishment.

Conclusions:

The detection of Aedes albopictus necessitated revisions to Australian quarantine protocols.
Ongoing surveillance is crucial to detect and manage invasive mosquito populations.
Aedes albopictus may already be established in Australia due to historical tyre imports.