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Mosquito (Female) - Ochlerotatus (Aedes) sticticus

*Photographed under microscope to see identifying characteristics.

Habitat: Attracted to a light; semi-rural area

Mosquito (Female) - Ochlerotatus (Aedes) sticticus *Photographed under microscope to see identifying characteristics.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a light; semi-rural area<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135095/mosquito_female_-_ochlerotatus_aedes_sticticus.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135098/mosquito_female_-_ochlerotatus_aedes_sticticus.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135097/mosquito_female_-_ochlerotatus_aedes_sticticus.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135096/mosquito_female_-_ochlerotatus_aedes_sticticus.html<br /> Geotagged,Ochlerotatus sticticus,United States

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Mosquito (Female) - Ochlerotatus (Aedes) sticticus *Photographed under microscope to see identifying characteristics.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a light; semi-rural area<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135095/mosquito_female_-_ochlerotatus_aedes_sticticus.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135098/mosquito_female_-_ochlerotatus_aedes_sticticus.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135097/mosquito_female_-_ochlerotatus_aedes_sticticus.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/135096/mosquito_female_-_ochlerotatus_aedes_sticticus.html<br /> Geotagged,Ochlerotatus sticticus,United States

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The Ochlerotatus sticticus

''Ochlerotatus sticticus'' is an uncommon mosquito, although the species can be abundant along river floodlands. It has been known to be responsible for human bites. Like all mosquitoes, it is only the females that bite.

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Uploaded May 16, 2022. Captured in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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