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Eretmapodites chrysogaster female Eretmapodites are forest mosquitoes confined to the Afrotropical Region. This one is from Gabon.<br /> Some arboviruses, including Rift Valley fever virus, have been isolated from a few species. Eretmapodites chrysogaster has been shown to be capable of transmitting yellow fever virus. Culicidae,Diptera,Eretmapodites chrysogaster,Fall,Gabon,Geotagged,Mosquito Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Eretmapodites chrysogaster female

Eretmapodites are forest mosquitoes confined to the Afrotropical Region. This one is from Gabon.
Some arboviruses, including Rift Valley fever virus, have been isolated from a few species. Eretmapodites chrysogaster has been shown to be capable of transmitting yellow fever virus.

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The Eretmapodites chrysogaster

Eretmapodites chrysogaster are Afrotropical mosquitoes in the family Culicidae. They are vectors of yellow fever and chikungunya.

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Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Jan 12, 2023. Captured Apr 29, 2015 10:58 in QJP7+9F Ancien Kandjama, Gabon.
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  • NIKON D800E
  • f/29.0
  • 1/320s
  • ISO100
  • 105mm
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