Aedes Vexans
Characteristics
Key features
Size: 5–6 mm
Coloration: brownish, inconspicuous
Ecology
Habitat: floodplains, river meadows
Reproduction / Breeding sites: moist soils after flooding
Activity pattern
Time of activity: diurnal and crepuscular
Preferred location: gardens, parks, open areas
Disease transmission
Main diseases: Tahyna virus
Other pathogens: encephalitis viruses
Climatic limitations
Cold tolerance: eggs survive winter
Climate requirements: temperate climate zones
Distribution
Region of origin: worldwide
Current distribution: global
Situation in Europe: widespread
Behavioral traits
Feeding preference: human vs. animal
50 % / 50%
Breeding sites: man-made vs. natural
0 % / 100%
Activity: indoors vs. outdoors
5 % / 95%
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