Ochlerotatus trivittatus

Ochlerotatus trivittatus

Ochlerotatus trivittatus is a mosquito in the family Culicidae.
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. Geotagged,Ochlerotatus,Ochlerotatus trivittatus,Summer,United States,aedes,aedes trivittatus,mosquito

Appearance

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.
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 Culicidae,Geotagged,Ochlerotatus,Ochlerotatus trivittatus,Summer,United States,diptera,mosquito

Naming

Synonyms and name changes:
Aedes (Ochlerotatus) trivittatus (Coquillett)
Orig. Comb: Culex trivittatus Coquillett 1902

Behavior

Persistent, painful biters

Habitat

Found in floodwater pools in meadows, swamps, and woodlands.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderDiptera
FamilyCulicidae
GenusOchlerotatus
SpeciesOchlerotatus trivittatus
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United States of America