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    DOI10.21373/htnz2c

    Occurrence dataset Registered May 14, 2025

    Austria_Mosquitoes_OH_SURVector_2024

    Published by Training Organization
    Bakran-Lebl K • Seebacher B
    LicenceCC BY-NC 4.0

    Description

    SURVector: One Health surveillance and Vector monitoring for cross-border pathogens. Ticks and mosquitoes can transmit infectious diseases as vectors. In the SURVector project, we are setting up a nationwide mosquito and tick monitoring system. The aim of the project is to establish a one-health surveillance system for emerging pathogens, in which mosquitoes and ticks are collected and analysed for relevant pathogens. In this dataset we present the data on the mosquito monitoring part of this project from 2024. We have released this dataset to the public domain under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial 4.0 International (CC-BY-NC-4.0) license. We would appreciate it if you cite the provided DOI when using the data. If you have any questions regarding this dataset, don't hesitate to contact us via the contact information provided in the metadata. Funding: EU4Health Work Program CP-g-22-04.01 (HaDEA)Project duration: January 2024 – December 2026 (36 months)

    Geographic scope

    Description

    Austria

    Bounding box
    Latitude
    From -90 to 90
    Longitude
    From -180 to 180

    Taxonomic scope

    Description

    Culicidae

    Coverage
    CulicidaeMosquito

    Methodology

    Sampling

    For the trapping of the adult mosquitoes BG-sentinel traps (Biogents), equipped with an additional CO2 release and a specific lure mimicking body scent (Biogents), have been used. Traps are operated from May – October, for 24 hrs within the first and the third week of the month.
    The traps are distributed throughout the country. However, surveillance is being intensified in areas where there is a risk of West Nile virus infection in order to detect a threat to the human population at an early stage. Thus, the distribution of the traps is based on following specifications (1) at least 1 trap per NUTS3 unit, (2) focusing on urban areas and (3) focusing on areas where previously human cases have been detected.

    Study extent

    In 2024 Culicide were sampled at 68 locations in Austria. Traps were set up twice per month from May to October.

    Method steps

    1. Method steps

      Researchers from AGES defined the appropriate sampling protocol for the target species.Fieldwork was planned and coordinated by AGES.Data was collected in the field by personnel trained by experts.Specimens were identifiy by experts at AGES.The collected data was entered into an Excel database.The data was verified and manually corrected by experts if necessary.The data was converted to the Darwin Core Standard in accordance with Vecotornet specifications.The data was checked again by experts at AGES and sent to Vectornet for validation.The dataset is published and registered with GBIF.
      Quality control
      Data are collected using a predefined sampling protocol and checked by professionals

    Metrics

    Contacts

    GBIF registration

    Registration date
    May 14, 2025
    Metadata last modified
    May 15, 2025
    Publication date
    May 15, 2025
    Hosted by
    GBIF Secretariat
    Installation
    GBIF IPT Demo
    Endpoints
    Darwin Core Archive
    EML
    Preferred identifier
    10.21373/htnz2c
    Alternative identifiers
    GBIF registration details

    Citation

    Bakran-Lebl K, Seebacher B (2025). Austria_Mosquitoes_OH_SURVector_2024. Version 1.1. Training Organization. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.21373/htnz2c accessed via GBIF.org on 2025-07-07.