Montana Mosquito Surveillance
Aedes schizopinax
Species: Aedes schizopinax
Importance:
This species is rarely trapped in the state and is not considered an important pest in the state.
Biology:
Larvae are reportedly found in pools that are alkaline and covered with algae.
Identifying Characteristics:
Pointed abdomen, no leg banding, wings mostly dark scaled, area under spiracle without scales, banding on abdominal terga, proboscis with yellow gray scales ventrally.