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Treehole Mosquito

Ochlerotatus triseriatus

Photo by Christine Y.
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Treeholes and artificial containers

Notes:

This species is a tree hole breeding mosquito in eastern North America. It is a known vector of LaCrosse Encephalitis and West Nile virus. Feeds day and night.

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Ochlerotatus triseriatus

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