There are two types Of Aedes Mosquitoes :
- It is native to the tropical and subtropical areas of Southeast Asia.
- However, in the past couple of decades this species has invaded many countries throughout the world through the transport of goods and increasing international travel.
- Characterized by its black and white striped legs, and small black and white body.
- Feeds in the daytime in addition to at dusk and dawn
- The female mosquito also bites other mammals and birds besides humans thus its be a potential bridge vector for certain pathogens like dengue virus.
- The female lays her eggs near stagnant water, running water and any open container containing water even with less than an ounce of water in.
- Originated from Africa, but is now present globally in tropical and sub-tropical regions.
- The mosquito is a small, dark mosquito with typical white markings on the legs and a marking of the form of a lyre on the thorax.
- most active during daylight, for approximately two hours after sunrise and several hours before sunset.
- The female needs blood to mature her eggs..
- The dengue virus is present in the salivary glands of the mosquito.
- The mosquito Aedes aegypti comes in three polytypic forms: domestic, sylvan, and peridomestic :
- The domestic form breeds in urban habitat, often around or inside houses.
- The sylvan form is a more rural form, and breeds in tree holes, generally in forests.
- The peridomestic form thrives in environmentally modified areas such as coconut groves and farms.
Nice info.Now I know the types of aedes mosquito. Thanks a lot ������
ReplyDeleteNice, now i just gain some new knowledge about aedes mosquito
ReplyDeletenice info. thanks to you! :)
ReplyDelete