Aedeomyia
genus of insects
Aedeomyia is a genus of mosquitoes in the family Culicidae, comprising seven recognized species. These mosquitoes are distributed across tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, including Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. Certain species, notably A. squamipennis, are vectors of arboviruses such as the Gamboa virus and potentially the Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis virus.
Description
Aedeomyia mosquitoes are distinguished by their broad scales and antennal structures. Females possess stout antennal flagellomeres, while males exhibit thickened apical flagellomeres. The larvae are identifiable by their swollen, strongly curved antennae, which exceed the length of the head capsule.
Distribution
Species of Aedeomyia inhabit tropical and subtropical zones across multiple biogeographical regions:
- Afrotropical: Sub-Saharan Africa (e.g., A. africana).
- Australasian: Australia and nearby islands (e.g., A. venustipes).
- Nearctic: North America (recently, A. squamipennis in Florida, USA).
- Neotropical: Central America and South America, including the Caribbean (e.g., A. squamipennis).
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