first detection of aedes (stegomyia) albopictus (diptera: culicidae) in algiers, the capital city of algeria

Background: based on the reporting of the presence of stripped mosquitoes by a citizen in the algiers residential neighborhood of bir-khadem, where residents experienced huge daytime mosquito nuisance an entomological investigation was carried out in july 2016. methods: ovitraps and bg sentinel traps baited with lure were used during three consecutive days to collect adult mosquitoes. eighteen residential houses of the bir-khadem neighborhood were also inspected to search larvae breeding sites such as water fountains, baskets and flowerpots. results: a total of 57 aedes albopictus specimens were collected in five villas, consisting of 21 eggs, 20 larvae and 16 adults. conclusion: this is the first record of this invasive species in algiers