Systematic literature review on the distribution of priority mosquitoes species within the VectorNet geographical area

Carlo Maria De Marco; Francis Schaffner

doi:10.15468/kvat4a

Systematic literature review on the distribution of priority mosquitoes species within the VectorNet geographical area

Citation

De Marco C M, Schaffner F (2026). Systematic literature review on the distribution of priority mosquitoes species within the VectorNet geographical area. European Food Safety Authority. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/kvat4a accessed via GBIF.org on 2026-06-04.

Description

Within the context of VectorNet, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) publish regularly updated vector distribution maps, which are informed by a comprehensive review of the literature, data from the VectorNet Entomological Network, and relevant reports. These data were generated through the systematic collection of data derived from peer-reviewed publications. The primary objective of this living systematic literature review (SLR) is to gather information regarding the presence, abundance, and seasonal patterns of targeted mosquitoes species within the geographical scope defined by VectorNet. Studies will be identified through searches in Web of Science™ and Medline/PubMed. Eligible studies were screened and analysed for methodological rigor and relevance. The review will provide rigorous data that will be integrated in the VectorNet distribution maps.

Sampling Description

Study Extent

Systematic literature on mosquito occurrence in VectorNet area (review period 2024-2025)

Sampling

The sampling description is described in the protocol of the systematic literature review for the distribution of priority vector species within the VectorNet geographical area: https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.2903/sp.efsa.2025.EN-9799

Method steps

The review steps are described in the protocol of the systematic literature review for the distribution of priority vector species within the VectorNet geographical area: https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.2903/sp.efsa.2025.EN-9799

Taxonomic Coverages

Mosquitoes
rank: genus

Geographic Coverages

The Vectornet area covers the European Union and neighbouring countries

Bibliographic Citations

Contacts

Carlo Maria De Marco
originator
Dipartimento di Sanità Pubblica & Malattie Infettive, Università di Roma "Sapienza", Rome, Italy

Francis Schaffner
originator
position: Self-employed
BioSys - EI Schaffner Francis, Steinbach, France
email: fschaffner.consult@gmail.com
userId: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9166-7617

Francis Schaffner
metadata author
position: Self-employed
BioSys -EI Schaffner Francis, Steinbach, France
email: fschaffner.consult@gmail.com
userId: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9166-7617

Francis Schaffner
administrative point of contact
position: Self-employed
BioSys -EI Schaffner Francis, Steinbach, France
email: fschaffner.consult@gmail.com
userId: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9166-7617