Aedes annulipes
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| Aedes annulipes | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Culicidae |
| Genus: | Aedes |
| Subgenus: | Ochlerotatus |
| Species: | A. annulipes |
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| Aedes annulipes (Meigen, 1830) | |
Aedes annulipes is a mosquito species in the genus Aedes, subgenus Ochlerotatus. This medium-sized mosquito, measuring approximately 6–7 mm in length, is distinguishable by the broad white rings on its legs. It has a western Palaearctic distribution and is widespread across the European continent, commonly inhabiting meadows and forested areas. Unlike some well-known Aedes species, such as Aedes aegypti or Aedes albopictus, Aedes annulipes is not a significant vector for major diseases like dengue, Zika, or chikungunya.
Aedes annulipes is widely distributed across the western Palaearctic region, with its range extending from Western Europe (including the British Isles and central Europe) to Eastern Europe and into European Russia. It thrives in temperate zones and is commonly found in humid habitats such as meadows, wetlands, and deciduous forests dominated by oak, hornbeam, or willow. According to data from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF), this species is well-documented across these regions.[1] Research on mosquito ecology further indicates that A. annulipes prefers to breed in semi-permanent or seasonal pools, often found in floodplains and forested lowlands, which support its development.[2]