First Occurrence of Ochlerotatus japonicus in the State of Washington

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2004

Original Publication

Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association

Volume

20

Series / Issue

Issue: 1

Pages

083-084

Contributed by

American Mosquito Control Association

Notes

Author(s) - Monica R. Roppo, Jack L. Lilja, Francis A. Maloney, William J. Sames

 

Abstract

This is a repofi on the 1st occurrence of Ochlerotatus japonicus in the state of Washington. InAugust through November 2001, immature stages were found near the King County communities of Carnation(2 sites), Black Diamond, Kent, and Issaquah and were reared to the adult stage for identification and preservation.

Notes

Author(s) - Monica R. Roppo, Jack L. Lilja, Francis A. Maloney, William J. Sames