Ochlerotatus diantaeus
(Howard, Dyar & Knab, 1913)
Ochlerotatus diantaeus is a mosquito in the Culicidae, originally described as Aedes diantaeus in 1913. The species has undergone taxonomic reclassification, now placed in the Ochlerotatus. It occurs across parts of Europe, northern Asia, and North America. Like other members of its genus, females require blood meals for production.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ochlerotatus diantaeus: /ˌɒk.lɛr.oʊˈteɪ.təs daɪˈæn.ti.əs/
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Distribution
Present in Europe and northern Asia (excluding China), southern Asia, and North America. Specific country records include Denmark (DK) and Norway (NO).
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- NCBI Taxonomy
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