Dataset for: Sugar prevalence in Aedes albopictus differs by habitat, sex and time of day on Masig Island, Torres Strait, Australia

This data describes a series of lab and field experiments investigating the sugar feeding behaviour of Ae. albopictus mosquitoes on Masig (Yorke) Island, Torres Strait, Queensland, Australia. Mosquitoes were collected in the field between 12/2/20 - 25/2/20. Data from the experiments are organised into two databases (MS Excel format): one for the lab work, the second for the field work. Links to GitHub pages containing all of the R scripts are included. The dataset also includes a complete description of the data archiving for analysis in PDF format (README), and as below: Description of data archiving for analysis A series of laboratory and field experiments were conducted to advance basic understanding of the reliability of different storage methods in maintaining consistent fructose detection with the cold anthrone assay in Ae. aegypti and characterise the sugar feeding patterns of Ae. albopictus on Masig Island, Torres Strait, Australia. Data from the entire set of experiments has been archived into one database, separated by different worksheet tabs. Laboratory experiment: tab 'Laboratory' A series of laboratory experiments were conducted to determine the reliability of various storage methods in maintaining consistent fructose detection with the cold anthrone assay in Ae. aegypti . These experiments were conducted at the James Cook University Mosquito Research Facility (MRF) in Cairns, Australia between 20/01/2020 - 14/02/2020. For analysis, a generalised linear model was used to investigate differences in fructose content between each preservation method. Field experiments: tabs 'Field and 'Albopictus_fructose_cutoffs' This dataset contains the data from the field studies. Mosquitoes were collected from 13/02/2020 - 25/02/2020 on Masig Island, Torres Strait, Queensland, Australia. These samples were stored by heat-fixing at 100°C for 60 minutes and transported back to the MRF, where analysis of fructose content with the cold anthrone test was undertaken. The data from these collections is archived into one database. For analysis, either a generalised linear mixed models or linear mixed models was run. Male (n=96) and female (n=94) laboratory reared, sugar-starved Ae. albopictus were used to establish sex specific baseline fructose levels. Data dictionary for 'Laboratory' tab (this tab records the results of the laboratory experiments) Parameter Details treatment The specified storage method ("Heat fixed" = female Ae. aegypti stored intact by heat fix