The Unwelcome Neighbors: Aedes amateuri's Unlikely Arrival The discovery of Aedes amateuri, a new mosquito species in the United States, highlights vulnerabilities in our borders.
Researchers at the University of Florida confirmed its presence in Arizona and New Mexico, but what's concerning is that this species was only recently discovered in northeastern Mexico in 2019.
Aedes amateuri's rapid spread suggests a worrying lack of control over our borders, even as we're increasingly aware of the importance of monitoring invasive species.