The identification of Aedes albopictus in the Nearctic region.

Type

Article

Date of Publication

1986

Original Publication

Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association

Volume

2

Series / Issue

Issue: 3

Pages

336-340

Contributed by

American Mosquito Control Association

Notes

Author(s) - Darsie RF Jr.

 

Abstract

An introduced, breeding population of Aedes albopictus has been established in Harris County, Texas, and several parishes in Louisiana. The problem of its identification and separation from the indigenous Nearctic mosquito fauna is addressed. Using the keys of Darsie and Ward (1981), the author offers suggested inserts which will accomplish the identification of adult females and larvae in the Nearctic Region. Additional pointers are given for distinguishing albopictus from the 2 common container breeders, Ae. aegypti and Ae. triseriatus.

Notes

Author(s) - Darsie RF Jr.