Comparison of Climatic Suitability for Aedes albopictus Across Three Regions in Northwestern Libya
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Aedes albopictus, Climate Chang, suitability , Heat map, Libya.Abstract
Every living organism has climatic conditions to which it adapts for reproduction and survival in its environment. Here, climate plays a crucial role in our study, which aims to determine the climatic suitability of the Aedes albopictus mosquito in three northwestern regions along the Libyan coast opposite southern Europe. It appears that this invasive mosquito species began its migration across the Mediterranean Sea, reaching the Libyan coast and finding a suitable environment. Some of these areas contain shallow salt marshes, in addition to a favorable climatic environment, as evidenced by the strong correlation between climatic factors and mosquito populations at a statistically significant level P = 0.01. Although mosquito populations are low, the area around Souq al-Juma has the highest number, followed by central Tripoli and Tajoura has the lowest in the first period, 1986-2025. In contrast, the Tajoura region appears more homogeneous and consistent in its population values, with a narrower distribution, indicating relative stability. This stability, due to the favorable environmental conditions in the region, makes it more susceptible to future invasions by this Aedes albopictus mosquito species.
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