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Ochlerotatus trivittatus This mosquito has a pointed abdomen, dark legs and dark wings.  The key to identifying it and distinguishing it from similar species is the pattern on the scutum:  Oc. trivittatus has two submedian, yellowish-white stripes separated by dark stripe of about same width on its scutum.<br />
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Ochlerotatus trivittatus

This mosquito has a pointed abdomen, dark legs and dark wings. The key to identifying it and distinguishing it from similar species is the pattern on the scutum: Oc. trivittatus has two submedian, yellowish-white stripes separated by dark stripe of about same width on its scutum.

Habitat: Attracted to a light at night in a rural area.

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Ochlerotatus trivittatus is a mosquito in the family Culicidae.

Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Aug 13, 2018. Captured Aug 12, 2018 22:09 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/5.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm