Ochlerotatus atropalpus
Coquillett, 1902
Ochlerotatus atropalpus is a mosquito in the Culicidae, originally described by Coquillett in 1902. It is currently treated as a synonym of Aedes atropalpus in some taxonomic systems. Distribution records indicate presence across multiple regions including North America, Middle America, South America, Europe and Northern Asia, and the North West Atlantic. Beyond geographic distribution, specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ochlerotatus atropalpus: //ˌɒk.lɛ.rəˈteɪ.təs ˌæ.troʊˈpæl.pəs//
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Distribution
Recorded from North America, Middle America, South America, Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China), and the North West Atlantic. A distribution note in a 2007 publication mentions Kansas specifically.
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Taxonomic Status
Ochlerotatus atropalpus is currently listed as a synonym of Aedes atropalpus in GBIF. The Ochlerotatus has been treated variously as a subgenus of Aedes or as a distinct genus, contributing to nomenclatural instability.
Data Limitations
Available sources provide minimal -specific biological information. The 2007 source mentioning this species focuses primarily on another mosquito species (Psorophora mathesoni), with only brief distributional notes on O. atropalpus.