Aedes alboannulatus

White-kneed Mosquito at Acton, ACT

Aedes alboannulatus at Acton, ACT - 2 Oct 2016
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Identification history

Aedes alboannulatus 6 Oct 2016 michaelb
Unidentified 2 Oct 2016 David

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6 comments

michaelb wrote:
   3 Oct 2016
Nice photo !
DaveFerg wrote:
   6 Oct 2016
The specific name alboannulatus means 'white ring' and refers to the white band on each of the femur short of the knee.
michaelb wrote:
   6 Oct 2016
Dave, are you suggesting the species is Aedes alboannulatus?
DaveFerg wrote:
   6 Oct 2016
Yes, Aedes alboannulatus, I should have checked the current genus name.
michaelb wrote:
   6 Oct 2016
Thanks Dave, great to have it ID'd to species.
David wrote:
   9 Oct 2016
Thanks for the ID Dave!

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  • 2 Oct 2016 10:02 AM Recorded on
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