Seasonal Population Dynamics of Mosquitoes in Taipei, Taiwan

Da-Gang Huang, Hsin-Chieh Tang, Chi-Wei Tsai · 2026

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Da-Gang Huang, Hsin-Chieh Tang, and Chi-Wei Tsai survey seasonal mosquito patterns in Taipei across two years, in a 2026 entomology study. Local population data had stayed outdated for decades despite mosquitoes carrying serious diseases. Fortnightly trapping with light and dry ice at three sites collected nearly two thousand females across 31 species.

Four species made up more than nine tenths of the catch, each with its own rhythm. One persisted year-round, another favoured cooler winter and spring, and two peaked in summer. Composition varied by place and season too. The authors argue continuous monitoring lets health authorities target interventions precisely within a One Health frame.

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CREATORDa-Gang Huang, Hsin-Chieh Tang, Chi-Wei Tsai
YEAR2026
COLLECTIONPAPERS
FORMATTXT
FILE SIZE28 KB
VERSION1.0
LICENSECC BY 4.0
RIGHTSCC BY
SOURCEEurope PMC

Source: https://europepmc.org/articles/PMC13299400

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