Ochlerotatus campestris
(Dyar & Knab, 1907)
Campestris mosquito
Ochlerotatus campestris is a mosquito in the , originally described as Aedes campestris by Dyar & Knab in 1907. The species is currently classified under the Ochlerotatus, though taxonomic placement of this group remains subject to revision. It occurs in North America and Middle America based on distribution records. Like other Ochlerotatus species, females require blood meals for development while males feed on nectar.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ochlerotatus campestris: /ɔk.lɛr.oʊˈteɪtəs kæmˈpɛstrɪs/
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Distribution
Recorded as present in North America and Middle America. Specific locality details beyond regional presence are not documented in available sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- NCBI Taxonomy
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