March 2014

Aedes (Aedimorphus) vexans (Meigen), female
Aedes_Vexans

Description

Aedes vexans can be found almost anywhere flood waters occur, either
from natural flooding or artificial irrigation. Aedes vexans emerges in
large numbers and, as a multivoltine species, maintains a continuous population throughout the summer. Females bite primarily at night and
will feed on humans and cattle.

Habitat

Floodplains/irrigation areas

Region