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Aedes albopictus (Skuse, 1894)
Marcello
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Posted on 02-07-2012 21:15
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Hello,

I live in Italy, exactly in the north-east, here we have big problems with infestations of this mosquito, I would like to know if the correct name of the subject is Aedes albopictus.

02.07.2012 - Padua - Italy

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Thanks,
Marcello
Edited by Marcello on 03-07-2012 16:08
 
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I would say it is albopictus - a somewhat worn individual.
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Aedes albopictus undoubtedly
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Thanks to Tony Irwin and Jorge Wink

Now I know the "real name" Wink

Thanks again,

Marcello
 
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