The Eastern tree-hole mosquito corresponds to which species?

The Eastern tree-hole mosquito corresponds to which species?

• A. Ochlerotatus triseriatus
• B. Aedes vexans
• C. Culiseta melanura
• D. Psorophora ciliata

Answer: (A)

The trait being tested is the Breeding site association—the Eastern tree-hole mosquito is defined by its life cycle in water-filled tree holes. This species is Ochlerotatus triseriatus, historically also called Aedes triseriatus, which is the primary tree-hole breeder in the eastern United States. Recognizing this habitat link helps distinguish it from others: Aedes vexans is a floodwater species, Culiseta melanura breeds in woodland swamps and is linked to different viruses, and Psorophora ciliata is another floodwater mosquito. So the tree-hole breeder name points to Ochlerotatus triseriatus.

The trait being tested is the Breeding site association—the Eastern tree-hole mosquito is defined by its life cycle in water-filled tree holes. This species is Ochlerotatus triseriatus, historically also called Aedes triseriatus, which is the primary tree-hole breeder in the eastern United States. Recognizing this habitat link helps distinguish it from others: Aedes vexans is a floodwater species, Culiseta melanura breeds in woodland swamps and is linked to different viruses, and Psorophora ciliata is another floodwater mosquito. So the tree-hole breeder name points to Ochlerotatus triseriatus.