Armigeres subalbatus

Armigeres subalbatus · Order: Diptera · Family: Culicidae

Can bite. Females bite humans.

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Armigeres subalbatus
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Armigeres subalbatus larvae live in foul, organic-rich water pools and eat other small organisms. Adults prefer dark forested areas and are most active at dusk and dawn. The species is found across South and East Asia and on Guam.

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Does it bite or sting?

Female mosquitoes bite humans to obtain blood.

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Where it lives

Larvae develop in stagnant, polluted water with high organic content.

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When you see it

Adults are most active during crepuscular periods in shady forest habitats.

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Questions people ask

Do they bite people?

Yes, female Armigeres subalbatus bite humans.

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Where are these mosquitoes found?

They are native to many Asian countries and Guam.

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What kind of water do their larvae live in?

The larvae develop in foul, organic-rich pools of stagnant water.

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Same family (Culicidae)

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Sources

  • Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armigeres_subalbatus

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