Woodland Mosquito

Aedes excrucians

Aedes excrucians is a mosquito in the family Culicidae.
Woodland Mosquito - Aedes excrucians A large mosquito with light-medium brown coloration and wide leg bands. The larvae can be found in woodland pools during spring. Habitat: Attracted to a light; semi-rural area situated between a farm and wooded wetland. Aedes excrucians,Geotagged,Spring,United States,Woodland Mosquito,aedes,culicidae,diptera,fly,mosquito,ochlerotatus

Appearance

Large, wide leg bands, lightly colored; similar to Aedes fitchii in appearance

Behavior

Females actively seek bloodmeals in the evening.

Habitat

Larva develop in temporary pools, open swamps, marhses, and woodland pools during spring

Reproduction

Probably a single generation per year with hatching occuring during April, May, and early June.

Food

Females seek bloodmeals

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderDiptera
FamilyCulicidae
GenusAedes
SpeciesAedes excrucians
Photographed in
United States of America