A yellow fever mosquito (Aedes aegypti) rests on a leaf; white leg markings are visible.

Yellow Fever Mosquito (Aedes aegypti) — Adult resting on a leaf.

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Species record

Yellow Fever Mosquito

Aedes aegypti

Explore the Yellow Fever Mosquito (Aedes aegypti) species record in The Ark Is Earth, including classification, habitat, distribution, conservation information, and sources.

Summary

Aedes aegypti is a mosquito closely associated with people in tropical and subtropical regions. It lays eggs in water-holding containers near homes and is a known vector of yellow fever, dengue, chikungunya and Zika viruses; adults can bite during both day and night.

Classification in this archive

  1. Kingdom: Animals
  2. Phylum: Arthropods
  3. Class: Insects
  4. Order: Diptera
  5. Family: Culicidae
  6. Genus: Aedes

Habitat and distribution

Selected documented locations — not a complete species range.

Habitat
water-holding containers near human dwellings, tropical and subtropical urban areas
Selected regions
Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, South America

Conservation status

Conservation status not recorded.

Did you know?

  • Yellow fever mosquitoes use artificial containers such as vases, tanks, and tires; they lay eggs on or near the water.

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A dead Aedes aegypti mosquito lies beside a small droplet of blood on skin.

Yellow Fever Mosquito (Aedes aegypti) — Dead adult beside a droplet of blood.

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Sources and attribution