Aedes imperfectus is a species of mosquito belonging to the genus Aedes.[1] Its geographic distribution and detailed biology are not yet well documented, but has been reported in Australia,[2] particularly in tea-tree swamps in northern Tasmania.[3]

Life cycle

The lifecycle of mosquitoes in the Aedes genus.

Aedes imperfectus, like other Aedes mosquitoes, has a complex life cycle consisting of four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.[3] The entire cycle from egg to adult typically takes about 7-10 days, depending on environmental conditions.

References

  1. ^ a b Dobrotworsky, N. V. (1962). "Notes on Australian mosquitoes (Diptera, Culicidae). VI. Five new Victorian species and a description of the larva of Aedes milsoni (Taylor)". Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales. 87: 291–302 [296].
  2. ^ Braz Sousa, Larissa; Fricker, Stephen; Webb, Cameron E.; Baldock, Katherine L.; Williams, Craig R. (2022-05-23). "Citizen Science Mosquito Surveillance by Ad Hoc Observation Using the iNaturalist Platform". International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 19 (10): 6337. doi:10.3390/ijerph19106337. ISSN 1660-4601. PMC 9140400.
  3. ^ a b Dobrotworsky, N. V. (1966). "Mosquitoes of Tasmania and Bass Strait Islands" (PDF). Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales. 91: 121–146.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aedes_imperfectus
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