@article{fdi:010061503,
  title = {{E}cological interactions in {A}edes species on {R}eunion {I}sland},
  author = {{B}agny {B}eilhe, {L}. and {D}elatte, {H}. and {J}uliano, {S}. {A}. and {F}ontenille, {D}idier and {Q}uilici, {S}.},
  editor = {},
  language = {{ENG}},
  abstract = {{T}wo invasive, container-breeding mosquito species, {A}edes aegypti ({S}tegomyia aegypti) and {A}edes albopictus ({S}tegomyia albopicta) ({D}iptera: {C}ulicidae), have different distribution patterns on {R}eunion {I}sland. {A}edes albopictus occurs in all areas and {A}e. aegypti colonizes only some restricted areas already occupied by {A}e. albopictus. {T}his study investigates the abiotic and biotic ecological mechanisms that determine the distribution of {A}edes species on {R}eunion {I}sland. {L}ife history traits (duration of immature stages, survivorship, fecundity, estimated finite rate of increase) in {A}e. aegypti and {A}e. albopictus were compared at different temperatures. {T}hese fitness measures were characterized in both species in response to competitive interactions among larvae. {A}edes aegypti was drastically affected by temperature, performing well only at around 25 degrees {C}, at which it achieved its highest survivorship and greatest estimated rate of increase. {T}he narrow distribution of this species in the field on {R}eunion {I}sland may thus relate to its poor ability to cope with unfavourable temperatures. {A}edes aegypti was also more negatively affected by high population densities and to some extent by interactions with {A}e. albopictus, particularly in the context of limited food supplies. {A}edes albopictus exhibited better population performance across a range of environmental conditions. {I}ts ecological plasticity and its superior competitive ability relative to its congener may further enhance its invasion success on {R}eunion {I}sland.},
  keywords = {{I}nvasion success ; larval competition ; life history traits ; {REUNION}},
  booktitle = {},
  journal = {{M}edical and {V}eterinary {E}ntomology},
  volume = {27},
  numero = {4},
  pages = {387--397},
  ISSN = {0269-283{X}},
  year = {2013},
  DOI = {10.1111/j.1365-2915.2012.01062.x},
  URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010061503},
}