Aedes albifasciatus
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Aedes albifasciatus (Macquart, 1838)
The species is a floodwater mosquito in South America which transmits the western equine encephalomyelitis virus. Its also an important pest in urban areas and bites humans, domestic animals and birds. The female lays its eggs in the muddy soil surrounding temporary, shallow puddles, which have been created during periodic floods or after rain. It is the southern most floodwater mosquito in South America and can tolerate cold temperatures (including freezing temperatures) and high altitudes. Under drought conditions the eggs may also enter diapause. The adult is around 7 mm long with a wing length of about 4 mm. The time from egg to adult lasts around 3 weeks, depending on the temperature.
Synonyms:
Ochlerotatus albifasciatus
