Ochlerotatus fitchii
(Felt & Young, 1904)
Ochlerotatus fitchii is a mosquito first described in 1904, originally placed in Culex before reclassification to Ochlerotatus. The species is present in both North America and Europe/Northern Asia. Like other members of its genus, it likely exhibits typical floodwater mosquito biology with deposited in dry areas that hatch upon flooding.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ochlerotatus fitchii: //ˌɒklɪroʊˈteɪtəs ˈfɪtʃi.aɪ//
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Distribution
Recorded from North America and Europe & Northern Asia (excluding China). Specific locality records are sparse in available sources.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Culex fitchii by Felt & Young in 1904. Later transferred to Ochlerotatus. Currently also recognized as Aedes fitchii in some taxonomic treatments, reflecting ongoing debate about generic limits within the Aedini tribe.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- NCBI Taxonomy
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