Aedes sierrensis, or Western tree hole mosquito, is a species of mosquito in the genus Aedes native to western North America. It is primarily found in areas with oak and mixed deciduous forests, ranging from southern California to British Columbia, and reaching as far east as Utah.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Western Treehole Mosquito being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Aedes taeniorhynchus
- Aedes epactius
- Aedes japonicus
- Aedes notoscriptus
- Aedes koreicus
- Aedes alboannulatus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera
- Family
- Culicidae
- Genus
- Aedes
- Species
- Aedes sierrensis
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