Aedes caspius

Aedes caspius
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Culicidae
Genus: Aedes
Subgenus: Ochlerotatus
Species:
A. caspius
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

  1. ^ "Aedes caspius (Pallas, 1771)". EID - Entomologie Insectes Développement. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
  2. ^ 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.

Further reading