Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Aedes albopictus (Skuse, 1894)

Posted by Marcello on 02-07-2012 20:15
#1
Hello,

I live in Italy, exactly in the north-east, here we have big problems with infestations of this mosquito, I would like to know if the correct name of the subject is Aedes albopictus.

02.07.2012 - Padua - Italy

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Thanks,
Marcello
Edited by Marcello on 03-07-2012 15:08

Posted by Tony Irwin on 03-07-2012 08:59
#2
I would say it is albopictus - a somewhat worn individual.

Posted by Jorge on 03-07-2012 12:57
#3
Aedes albopictus undoubtedly

Posted by Marcello on 03-07-2012 15:07
#4
Thanks to Tony Irwin and Jorge ;)

Now I know the "real name" ;)

Thanks again,

Marcello