Aedes canadensis
| Ochlerotatus canadensis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Culicidae |
| Genus: | Ochlerotatus |
| Species: | O. canadensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Ochlerotatus canadensis | |
Aedes canadensis is an aggressive, day biting mosquito that can be a vector of West Nile virus, eastern equine encephalitis virus and dog heartworm. It is found east of the Mississippi River.
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