Aedes caspius
| Aedes caspius | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Culicidae |
| Genus: | Aedes |
| Subgenus: | Ochlerotatus |
| Species: | A. caspius
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| Binomial name | |
| Aedes caspius (Pallas, 1771)
| |
Aedes caspius is a species of mosquito found across much of Europe, North Africa, and parts of the Middle East, especially in coastal or marshy areas.[1]
Description
Adult Aedes caspius mosquitoes are medium-sized, typically around 5 mm in length, and can be identified by the following features:
- Thorax: Golden scales with narrow white lines along the center.
- Abdomen: Often shows a pale central stripe or appears fully pale-scaled.
- Wings: Covered in dark and light scales; the front edge (costa) is mostly dark.
- Legs: Segments III1–4 have pale bands at both ends, creating a ringed appearance.[2]
References
- ^ "Aedes caspius (Pallas, 1771)". EID - Entomologie Insectes Développement. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ Becker, N.; Petrić, D.; Zgomba, M.; Bozze, C.; Dahl, C.; Lane, J. (2010). Mosquitoes and Their Control. Springer. pp. 123–125. doi:10.1007/978-3-540-92874-4. ISBN 978-3-540-92873-7.
External links
- "Aedes caspius (Pallas, 1771)". EID - Entomologie Insectes Développement. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- "Aedes caspius - current known distribution: October 2023". European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. 17 November 2023. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
Further reading
- Nadia Handak; Ali Boumezzough (1999). "Aedes caspius dans le sud-ouest marocain : impact de l'aridité sur la dynamique des populations préimaginales (Diptera, Culicidae)" (PDF). Bulletin de la Société entomologique de France (in French). 104 (2): 183–191. doi:10.3406/BSEF.1999.16567. ISSN 0037-928X. Wikidata Q108827851.
- M. Lambert; N. Pasteur; J.-A. Rioux; A. Delalbre-belmonte; Y. Balard (31 July 1990). "Aedes Caspius (Pallas, 1771) et A. Dorsalis (Meigen, 1830) (Diptera: Culicidae). Analyses Morphologique et Génétique de deux Populations Sympatriques. Preuves de l'Isolement Reproductif". Annales de la Société entomologique de France (in French). 26 (3): 381–398. doi:10.1080/21686351.1990.12277832. ISSN 0037-9271. Wikidata Q123462732.