Aedes bimaculatus

Aedes bimaculatus
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Diptera
Family:	Culicidae
Genus:	Aedes
Subgenus:	Ochlerotatus
Species:	A. bimaculatus
Binomial name
Aedes bimaculatus Coquillett, 1902
Synonyms
Ochlerotatus bimaculatus Culex bimaculatus

Aedes bimaculatus is a species of mosquito in the genus Aedes , belonging to the family Culicidae. ^[1] It was first described in 1902 by American entomologist Daniel William Coquillett. This mosquito is known for its distinctive bright orange coloration and has been recorded in specific regions of North America, particularly in parts of Texas and northeastern Mexico.

Taxonomy

Aedes bimaculatus was originally described by Daniel William Coquillett in 1902. ^[2] Taxonomic revisions have led some researchers to propose its reclassification into the genus Ochlerotatus , based on morphological characteristics. ^[3] Its historical synonyms include Ochlerotatus bimaculatus and Culex bimaculatus.

Distribution

Aedes bimaculatus is a species found in parts of North America. In the United States, it has been recorded in several counties of Texas – including San Benito, Brownsville, and additional counties in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. ^[4] In Mexico, occurrences have been documented in regions such as Nuevo León. ^[5]

References

1. "Aedes bimaculatus: CLASSIFICATION". Animal Diversity Web. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
2. "Aedes bimaculatus (Coquillett, 1902)". ITIS. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
3. Reinert, J. F. (2000). "New classification for the composite genus Aedes (Diptera: Culicidae: Aedini), elevation of subgenus Ochlerotatus to generic rank, reclassification of the other subgenera, and notes on certain subgenera and species". Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 16 (3): 175–188.
4. "Aedes bimaculatus (Coquillett, 1902)". GBIF. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
5. "Aedes (Ochlerotatus) bimaculatus distribution and ecology". NCBI. Retrieved 2023-10-01.