Orthopodomyia signifera
(Coquillett, 1896)
Ornate Treehole Mosquito
Orthopodomyia signifera is a container-breeding mosquito in the Culicidae. It is commonly known as the treehole mosquito. The species develops in tree holes and has been documented across North America, the Caribbean, and Middle America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Orthopodomyia signifera: /ˌɔrθoʊˌpɒdəˈmaɪə sɪɡˈnɪfərə/
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Habitat
Breeds in tree holes (phytotelmata), a container-breeding type. These small water-filled cavities in trees provide the aquatic environment required for larval development.
Distribution
Recorded from North America, the Caribbean, and Middle America. GBIF distribution records confirm presence across these three regions.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Culex signifer by Coquillett in 1896, later transferred to the Orthopodomyia.