Paupy Christophe auteur aut IRD Delatte H. auteur aut IRD Bagny Leila auteur aut IRD Corbel Vincent auteur aut IRD Fontenille Didier auteur aut IRD text journalArticle eng text/pdf born digital access The Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus (Skuse, 1894), is an invasive species that can be found on all continents. The species, originally considered a secondary vector of viruses such as Dengue viruses, has recently been suggested to play a role in the transmission of Chikungunya virus in several countries bordering the Indian Ocean, Central Africa and Europe. Here we review the current geographic range and the relevant biological traits of A. albopictus in order to explain its rapid spread. We examine and discuss recent changes in its role as a vector, particularly in the transmission of arboviruses, and its importance in the current and future emergence of pathogens. Finally, we report conventional and innovative ways to control A. albopictus. specialized A. albopictus Geographical range Biology Vector status Control 052 11 14-15 1177-1185 2009 1286-4579 https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010049172 10.1016/j.micinf.2009.05.005 1286-4579 [F B010049172] https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010049172 https://www.documentation.ird.fr/intranet/publi/2010/01/010049172.pdf Accès réservé (Intranet de l'IRD) IRD - Base Horizon / Pleins textes 2010-02-08 2017-08-23 fdi:010049172 fre