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Background   Aedes polynesiensis  is the primary vector of  Wuchereria bancrofti  in the South Pacific and an important vector of dengue virus. An improved understanding of the mosquito population genetics is needed for insight into the population dynamics and dispersal, which can aid in understanding the epidemiology of disease transmission and control of the vector. In light of the potential release of a  Wolbachia  infected strain for vector control, our objectives were to investigate the microgeographical and temporal population genetic structure of  A. polynesiensis  within the Society Islands of French Polynesia, and to compare the genetic background of a laboratory strain intended for release into its population of origin.    Methods  A panel of eight microsatellite loci were used to genotype  A. polynesiensis  samples collected in French Polynesia from 2005-2008 and introgressed  A. polynesiensis  and  Aedes riversi  laboratory strains. Examination of genetic differentiation was performed using  F -statistics, STRUCTURE, and an AMOVA. BAYESASS was used to estimate direction and rates of mosquito movement.    Results   F  ST  values, AMOVA, and STRUCTURE analyses suggest low levels of intra-island differentiation from multiple collection sites on Tahiti, Raiatea, and Maupiti. Significant pair-wise  F  ST  values translate to relatively minor levels of inter-island genetic differentiation between more isolated islands and little differentiation between islands with greater commercial traffic (i.e., Tahiti, Raiatea, and Moorea). STRUCTURE analyses also indicate two population groups across the Society Islands, and the genetic makeup of  Wolbachia  infected strains intended for release is similar to that of wild-type populations from its island of origin, and unlike that of  A. riversi .    Conclusions  The observed panmictic population on Tahiti, Raiatea, and Moorea is consistent with hypothesized gene flow occurring between islands that have relatively high levels of air and maritime traffic, compared to that of the more isolated Maupiti and Tahaa. Gene flow and potential mosquito movement is discussed in relation to trials of applied autocidal strategies.

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Population genetic structure of Aedes polynesiensis in the Society Islands of French Polynesia: implications for control using a Wolbachia- based autocidal strategy