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Mosquito factsheets

Aedes aegypti

Aedes aegypti is a known vector of several viruses including yellow fever virus, dengue virus chikungunya virus and Zika virus.

Aedes albopictus

This mosquito species is a known vector of chikungunya virus, dengue virus and dirofilariasis.

Aedes atropalpus

Although not an important arboviral vector, can be competent vector for West Nile virus, La Crosse virus, Japanese encephalitis virus, Saint Louis encephalitis virus, and Eastern equine encephalitis virus.

Aedes japonicus

An invasive mosquito species, widely established in North America and parts of central Europe.

Aedes koreicus

Endemic to Japan, north-eastern China, the Republic of Korea (South Korea) and parts of Russia, a vector for Japanese encephalitis virus in parts of Russia.​

Aedes triseriatus

A North American invasive mosquito species which is the primary vector of La Crosse virus.​

Anopheles atroparvus

Remains widespread in Europe, mostly coastal but also found in freshwater habitats. Implicated as a key vector of malaria during the twentieth century.

Anopheles labranchiae

Anopheles labranchiae is reportedly an endophilic species which will aggressively attack human hosts.

Anopheles plumbeus

This species is a known persistent biter of humans. It is suspected of having contributed to malaria transmission in the past and has been shown to be a competent vector of both tropical and Eurasian strains of malaria.

Anopheles sacharovi

Anopheles sacharovi is an important vector of malaria throughout its distribution

Culex pipiens

Culex pipiens is a species complex native to Europe that is known as a pest in urban environments.

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Mosquito-borne diseases

Aedes aegypti

Aedes albopictus

Aedes atropalpus

Aedes koreicus

Anopheles