Aedes punctor is a species of mosquito belonging to the genus Aedes. It is commonly known as the woodland mosquito or the punctor mosquito.[1]
Description
Aedes punctor, like other Aedes species, has distinctive black and white markings on its body and legs.[1] It is a daytime biter, with peak biting periods occurring early in the morning and in the evening before dusk.
Distribution
This species is typically associated with woodland areas, hence its common name. It is widely distributed across temperate regions, including parts of Europe and North America.[2]
Medical importance
Aedes punctor has been identified as a potential vector for certain arboviruses. Research has shown that it can transmit Batai virus,[3][4] which is known to cause mild febrile illness in humans.
References
- ^ a b PACKER, M. J.; CORBET, PHILIP S. (August 1989). "Size variation and reproductive success of female Aedes punctor (Diptera: Culicidae)". Ecological Entomology. 14 (3): 297–309. Bibcode:1989EcoEn..14..297P. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2311.1989.tb00960.x. ISSN 0307-6946.
- ^ Trájer, Attila J. (2022-01-31). "The potential effects of climate change on the populations of Aedes punctor (Diptera: Culicidae) in Hungary". Journal of Insect Conservation. 26 (2): 205–217. Bibcode:2022JICon..26..205T. doi:10.1007/s10841-022-00378-3. ISSN 1366-638X.
- ^ Wilkerson, Richard C.; Linton, Yvonne-Marie; Fonseca, Dina M.; Schultz, Ted R.; Price, Dana C.; Strickman, Daniel A. (2015-07-30). "Making Mosquito Taxonomy Useful: A Stable Classification of Tribe Aedini that Balances Utility with Current Knowledge of Evolutionary Relationships". PLOS ONE. 10 (7): e0133602. Bibcode:2015PLoSO..1033602W. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0133602. ISSN 1932-6203. PMC 4520491.
- ^ Körsten, Christin; AL-Hosary, Amira A.; Schäfer, Mandy; Tews, Birke A.; Werner, Doreen; Kampen, Helge; Vasic, Ana; Silaghi, Cornelia (2022-12-14). "Vector Competence of German Aedes punctor (Kirby, 1837) for West Nile Virus Lineages 1 and 2". Viruses. 14 (12): 2787. doi:10.3390/v14122787. ISSN 1999-4915. PMID 36560791.
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