Aedes krombeini

Aedes krombeini is a species complex of zoophilic mosquito belonging to the Scutellaria group of the genus Aedes. It is endemic to Sri Lanka.

Etymology

The specific name is named for Dr. Karl V. Krombein, who was a Senior Entomologist and Principal Investigator of the "Biosystematic Studies of the Insects of Ceylon" project, Smithsonian Institution.

Description

Male has dark scaled proboscis. Scutum with narrow dark scales and a prominent median longitudinal stripe of similar white ones. Mesepimeral scale patches connected forming a V-shaped white scale patch. Coxae with patches of white scales. Halters are with dark scales.