Fine-scale analysis of the most important drivers of the Central European mosquito harm

Detailed knowledge of the habitat requirements of mosquitoes is essential for the targeted control of vectors. Our research sought to answer how the circumstances of fine-scale habitat affect the density of mosquito species playing a pivotal role in human mosquito harm. During the study, CO 2 trap collections were carried out for 15 weeks. Habitat mapping was carried out at a radius of 500, 1000, 1500 and 2000 m scales. Precipitation and water levels data of rivers were also included. We found that, in urbanized areas occupied by invasive species, mosquito species composition was strongly determined by the presence of artificial containers occurring in the narrow (radius