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ArticleParasites & vectors2026

Tracking the Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) in Austria: benefits of combining expert-based monitoring with citizen science data.

Karin Bakran-Lebl, Ian Kopacka, Barbara Seebacher, Heidi Bartel, Justin Catau, Barbara Eigner, Severin Falk, Johanna Gunczy, Gilbert Hafner, Karina Hauer-Lienhart and 18 more

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Karin Bakran-LeblDepartment for Vector-Borne Diseases, AGES - Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety Ltd., 1090, Vienna, Austria. karin.bakran-lebl@ages.at.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8818-2483
Ian KopackaData, Statistics & Risk Assessment, AGES - Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety Ltd., Zinzendorfgasse 27, 8010, Graz, Austria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4106-1742
Barbara SeebacherDepartment for Vector-Borne Diseases, AGES - Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety Ltd., 1090, Vienna, Austria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1297-1748
Heidi BartelDepartment of Environment and Biodiversity, University of Salzburg, Hellbrunner Strasse 34, 5020, Salzburg, Austria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0970-0771
Justin CatauBiological Station Lake Neusiedl, Seevorgelände 1, 7142, Illmitz, Austria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9928-5946
Barbara EignerDepartment for Biological Sciences and Pathobiology, Parasitology, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Veterinärplatz 1, 1210, Vienna, Austria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3812-8383
Severin FalkDepartment for Vector-Borne Diseases, AGES - Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety Ltd., 1090, Vienna, Austria.
Johanna GunczyCenter of Natural History, Zoology, Universalmuseum Joanneum, Weinzöttlstraße 16, 8045, Graz, Austria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2624-2864
Gilbert HafnerBiological Station Lake Neusiedl, Seevorgelände 1, 7142, Illmitz, Austria.
Karina Hauer-LienhartVerein Biologische Gelsenregulierung Entlang Thaya Und March, Rathausplatz 1, 2273, Hohenau an der March, Austria.
Peter HufnaglDepartment for Clinical Molecular Biology, AGES - Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety Ltd., 1090, Vienna, Austria.
Hans JerrentrupVerein Biologische Gelsenregulierung Entlang Thaya Und March, Rathausplatz 1, 2273, Hohenau an der March, Austria.
Wolfgang PaillCenter of Natural History, Zoology, Universalmuseum Joanneum, Weinzöttlstraße 16, 8045, Graz, Austria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2542-5569
Jana S PetermannDepartment of Environment and Biodiversity, University of Salzburg, Hellbrunner Strasse 34, 5020, Salzburg, Austria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3898-5656
Bernhard RauchwarterBiological Station Lake Neusiedl, Seevorgelände 1, 7142, Illmitz, Austria.
Julia ReichlDepartment for Vector-Borne Diseases, AGES - Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety Ltd., 1090, Vienna, Austria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-6165-689X
Thorsten SchwerteInstitute of Zoology, Universiy of Innsbruck, Techniker Straße 25, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6330-8817
Bita Shahi-BaroghDepartment for Biological Sciences and Pathobiology, Parasitology, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Veterinärplatz 1, 1210, Vienna, Austria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0533-4777
Maria Sophia UnterköflerDepartment for Biological Sciences and Pathobiology, Parasitology, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Veterinärplatz 1, 1210, Vienna, Austria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2947-1423
Katharina VeselyVerein Biologische Gelsenregulierung Entlang Thaya Und March, Rathausplatz 1, 2273, Hohenau an der March, Austria.
Gernot WalderDr. Gernot Walder GmbH, Unterwalden 30, 9931, Außervillgraten, Austria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0903-9185
Christian Wieser, 9064, Magdalensberg, Austria.
Thomas ZechmeisterBiological Station Lake Neusiedl, Seevorgelände 1, 7142, Illmitz, Austria.
Klaus ZimmermannKTZ-Schädlingsprävention, Gilmstraße 18/1, 6850, Dornbirn, Austria.
Carina ZittraDepartment of Functional and Evolutionary Ecology, University of Vienna, Djerassiplatz 1, 1030, Vienna, Austria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8963-6421
David ZezulaDepartment of Environment and Biodiversity, University of Salzburg, Hellbrunner Strasse 34, 5020, Salzburg, Austria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9914-8803
Hans-Peter FuehrerDepartment for Biological Sciences and Pathobiology, Parasitology, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Veterinärplatz 1, 1210, Vienna, Austria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4178-0133
Consortium Students of the Vetmeduni/mosquito group

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Abstract

backgroundThe Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) is an invasive species and a competent vector of numerous pathogens. Its establishment in Austria represents a growing public health concern, underscoring the need for effective surveillance strategies. In Austria, two complementary monitoring systems are implemented, an expert-based ovitrap monitoring programme and a citizen science-based monitoring approach. This study investigates whether combining structured expert monitoring with citizen science reporting provides measurable benefits and identifies which advantages are most relevant.

methodsWe analysed data from Austria's nationwide ovitrap monitoring programme (following AIM-SURV protocol) and the citizen science project "Mosquito Alert" between 2020 and 2024. Both systems were evaluated at two spatial resolutions (5 × 5 km

resultsCombining ovitrap monitoring with the citizen science-based approach significantly improved detection coverage and spatiotemporal resolution. At fine scale (5 × 5 km

conclusionsIntegrating structured expert surveillance with validated citizen science creates a more comprehensive and responsive monitoring framework for Ae. albopictus. This multi-source approach enhances early warning, spatial coverage, and operational decision-making, offering a scalable model for invasive vector surveillance in Europe.

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AedesCitizen ScienceMosquito ControlMosquito VectorsAnimalsAustriaIntroduced SpeciesMosquito-Borne DiseasesAedes albopictusAustriaCitizen scienceInvasive speciesMonitoringMosquitoesOvitrapsVectors

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PMID42723060
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