Potential-vector

Guides

• Aedes epactius

  Western Rock Pool mosquito

  Aedes epactius is a North American mosquito species in the subgenus Georgecraigius, first described in 1908. It exhibits remarkable altitudinal plasticity, occurring from sea level to over 2,500 meters elevation. The species breeds in both natural rock pools and artificial containers including tires, water tanks, and flower pots. It has been studied for potential arbovirus transmission, with laboratory evidence of competence for St. Louis encephalitis and Jamestown Canyon viruses, and field detection of West Nile and Zika virus RNA. Recent research suggests it may compete with invasive Aedes aegypti, potentially limiting its spread in some habitats.

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• Phlepsanus n-sp-ut

  Phlepsanus n-sp-ut is an undescribed species in the leafhopper genus Phlepsanus (family Cicadellidae, tribe Chiasmini). The 'n-sp-ut' designation indicates it is a new species from Utah, currently known from specimen records but not yet formally described in scientific literature. Species in this genus are typically associated with grassland and sagebrush habitats.

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