Global Aedes Japonicus Mosquito Occurrences, 1950-2025

4618 validated georeferenced presence records for the invasive mosquito Aedes japonicus. The dataset was compiled by ABDELKRIM OUTAMMASSINE from peer-reviewed literature, GBIF, and unpublished surveys, with records spanning from 1950 to 2025. Each record is standardized into a point location with associated year, country, and administrative unit.

Use Cases

• Model the species' ecological niche based on georeferenced occurrence records.
• Track the invasion history of Aedes japonicus based on temporal and spatial data.
• Assess arboviral transmission risk based on the species' presence as a competent vector.
• Inform global vector surveillance and control strategies based on validated location data.

Strengths

• 4618 validated presence records provide a substantial basis for analysis.
• Data has undergone technical validation including spatial accuracy and climatic plausibility checks.
• Records are sourced from multiple origins including peer-reviewed literature, GBIF, and unpublished surveys.
• Temporal coverage spans 75 years from 1950 to 2025.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data may reflect geographic or source bias inherent to the compilation methods.

Provenance

Source

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Collection Method

Sourced from peer-reviewed literature, GBIF, and unpublished entomological surveys, then standardized and validated.

Time Range

1950-2025

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-11 14:09:43; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Global