Aedes nigromaculis

Aedes nigromaculis, commonly known as the irrigated pasture mosquito, is a mosquito species in the genus Aedes, subgenus Ochlerotatus, and family Culicidae.

Distribution

Aedes nigromaculis has been documented in the western United States, including California, and in Canada, in the Northwest Territories.

Behavior and ecology

The larvae often cluster along grassy edges.

Medical significance

It has been demonstrated to be able to transmit Western equine encephalitis virus, St. Louis Encephalitis virus, and Japanese encephalitis virus in laboratory settings. Natural infections of WEE virus have been confirmed in wild populations.