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The yellow fever mosquito is a mosquito that can spread dengue fever, chikungunya, and yellow fever viruses, and other diseases. The mosquito can be recognized by white markings on its legs and a marking in the form of a lyre on the thorax. The mosquito originated in Africa but is now found in tropical and subtropical regions throughout the world.

Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Jun 12, 2018. Captured Jun 12, 2018 15:48 in Calle Arbusto 7, Alamos 3ra Secc, 76160 Santiago de Querétaro, Qro., Mexico.
  • SM-G935F
  • f/1.7
  • 1/14s
  • ISO200
  • 4.2mm