Aedes caspius
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| Aedes caspius | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Culicidae |
| Genus: | Aedes |
| Subgenus: | Ochlerotatus |
| Species: | A. caspius |
| Binomial name | |
| Aedes caspius (Pallas, 1771) | |
Aedes caspius is a species of mosquito found across much of Europe, North Africa, and parts of the Middle East, especially in coastal or marshy areas.[1]
Adult Aedes caspius mosquitoes are medium-sized, typically around 5 mm in length, and can be identified by the following features:
- Thorax: Golden scales with narrow white lines along the center.
- Abdomen: Often shows a pale central stripe or appears fully pale-scaled.
- Wings: Covered in dark and light scales; the front edge (costa) is mostly dark.
- Legs: Segments III1–4 have pale bands at both ends, creating a ringed appearance.[2]