Larvae are also found in natural containers such as treeholes, bamboo pots, and leaf axils. Because of its widespread distribution Aedes albopictus is found in association with numerous container-inhabiting mosquitoes, including Aedes, Culex, Toxorhynchites, Trichoprosopon, Uranotoenia and Armigeres . In North America it is commonly found with Aedes aegypti, Ae. In general, Ae. albopictus is the most abundant species present in shared habitats, but often occurs alone. This mosquito prefers to lay its eggs above the water surface on dark rounded vertical surfaces.
Field studies show a preference for black, red or woody substrates.
Eggs can be collected effectively with black oviposition cans fitted with balsa wood strips or seed germination paper. An important biological feature of this species is its photoperiodism. In temperate climates Ae. When adult females experience long days, they produce non-over wintering eggs, during short days they produce eggs that overwintering. Depending on temperature and the availability of food, Ae.