- Aedes camptorhynchus
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Aedes camptorhynchus Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Diptera Family: Culicidae Subfamily: Culicinae Genus: Aedes Species: A. camptorhynchus Binomial name Aedes camptorhynchus
Thomson 1868Synonyms Ochlerotatus camptorhynchus
Aedes camptorhynchus, or Southern Saltmarsh mosquito, is responsible for transmitting the Ross River virus, which causes Ross River fever.
The mosquito had become established in New Zealand but was declared to be eradicated in 2010.[1]
See also
References
- ^ "New Zealand first to wipe out the ‘Aussie mozzie'". New Zealand Government. 1 July 2010. http://beehive.govt.nz/release/new+zealand+first+wipe+out+%E2%80%98aussie+mozzie039. Retrieved 1 July 2010.
External links
- Aedes camptorhynchus at the Encyclopedia of Life
- Aedes camptorhynchus at the Department of Medical Entomology, University of Sydney
- Southern saltmarsh mosquito at Biosecurity New Zealand
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