Aedes alternans
| Aedes alternans | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Culicidae |
| Genus: | Aedes |
| Subgenus: | Mucidus |
| Species: | A. alternans
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| Binomial name | |
| Aedes alternans (Westwood, 1835)
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Aedes alternans, commonly known as the Hexham grey, is a species of mosquito in the genus Aedes, subgenus Mucidus. It is primarily found in coastal and freshwater regions of Australia. While not considered a major disease vector, Aedes alternans has been shown to be capable of transmitting the Ross River virus and Barmah Forest virus under laboratory conditions. Its role in virus transmission is considered minor, but it may contribute during outbreaks, particularly in areas where it is abundant.[1]
Distribution
[edit]Aedes alternans is predominantly distributed across Australia, with specific records indicating its presence in New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, and Western Australia.[2] It typically inhabits salt marsh environments, where it breeds in salt or brackish water.[3] There are also records suggesting its occurrence in France, though this may be due to rare introductions or misidentification.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Wells, R. S.; Russell, R. C.; Cloonan, M. J.; Hueston, L.; Geary, M. J. (1994). "Virus Infection and Vector Competence of Aedes alternans (Westwood) (Diptera: Culicidae) for Ross River Virus". Australian Journal of Entomology. 33 (4): 373–375. doi:10.1111/j.1440-6055.1994.tb01251.x. ISSN 1440-6055.
- ^ Australia, Atlas of Living. "Species: Aedes (Mucidus) alternans (Hexham Grey)". bie.ala.org.au. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
- ^ "Aedes alternans - Pestinfo-Wiki". Pestinfo-Wiki. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ "Aedes alternans (Westwood, 1835)-Overview". French National Inventory of Natural Heritage. Retrieved 2023-10-01.