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A review of all published records of Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus, 1762) in Algeria from 1849 to 2025 was conducted. Each record was evaluated using a four-level reliability scale based on methodological details, presence of diagnostic illustrations, availability of voucher specimens and molecular confirmation. Regional comparisons with Tunisia and Morocco were also undertaken. Nineteen records were identified over 176 years; however, none satisfied the high-reliability criteria. All reports relied solely on morphological identification, lacked diagnostic images and provided neither voucher specimens nor molecular evidence. The establishment of Ae. albopictus (Skuse, 1895) in Algeria complicates the interpretation of recent records attributed to Ae. aegypti, especially when based solely on morphological criteria. Consequently, although historical records indicate that Ae. aegypti was certainly present in Algeria in the past, there is currently no confirmed evidence supporting its contemporary presence.
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DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5831.1.7
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