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Aedes increpitus
Aedes increpitus is a floodwater mosquito native to western North America, first described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1916. It belongs to the subgenus Ochlerotatus within the Aedes genus and is part of a species complex that includes A. clivis and A. washinoi. The species is adapted to temporary aquatic habitats formed by seasonal flooding or snowmelt, with females laying drought-resistant eggs in moist substrates that hatch upon inundation. While females bite humans, the species is not considered a significant disease vector.
Ochlerotatus sollicitans
eastern saltmarsh mosquito, salt marsh mosquito
Ochlerotatus sollicitans, commonly known as the eastern saltmarsh mosquito, is a floodwater mosquito species native to coastal regions of eastern North America. It is a significant pest species known for aggressive biting behavior and daytime activity. The species is a competent vector for several arboviruses including Eastern equine encephalitis virus and West Nile virus. Its populations can explode following tidal flooding or heavy rainfall events in salt marsh habitats.