ABSTRACT
Aedes albopictus utilizes a variety of containers in its introduced range, although the specific type can vary between places. Occupying anthropogenic habitats and having cold-hardy long lived eggs are two traits commonly found in invasive mosquitoes and have allowed Ae. albopictus to survive its long distance dispersal around the world (Juliano and Lounibos, 2005). Aedes albopictus from temperate origins can enter diapause at the egg stage. Egg diapause increases survival in dry, cool conditions and can help reduce mortality during dispersal in used tyres and other containers. Diapause is expressed when female pupae and adults of the preceding generation encounter short day lengths (Hawley, 1988).
