Aedes atlanticus is a species of mosquito native to the southeastern United States. It is known for carrying a number of pathogens that can infect humans, most notably yellow fever.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Aedes atlanticus 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 infirmatus
- Aedes trivittatus
- Aedes scapularis
- Aedes triseriatus
- Aedes albifasciatus
- Wyeomyia mitchellii
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera
- Family
- Culicidae
- Genus
- Aedes
- Species
- Aedes atlanticus
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