Yellow Fever Mosquito

Aedes aegypti – sometimes called the Egyptian mosquito, dengue mosquito, or yellow fever mosquito – is a mosquito that spreads diseases such as dengue fever, yellow fever, and chikungunya. The mosquito can be recognized by black and white markings on its legs and a marking in the form of a lyre on the upper surface of its thorax. The mosquito is native to north Africa, but is now a common invasive species that has spread to tropical, subtropical, and temperate regions throughout the world. Scientific Name: Aedes aegypti Range: Tropical and subtropical regions worldwide Size: 4–7 mm Status: Invasive ID Notes: Dark with white lyre-shaped markings on thorax. Banded legs. Behavior / Notes: Primary vector of yellow fever, dengue, Zika, chikungunya. Day-biter. Breeds in tiny artificial water containers — close to humans.