Aedes sollicitans
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Aedes sollicitans, commonly known as the eastern salt marsh mosquito, is a species of mosquito that breeds in brackish water, such as salt marshes. While they originate in these coastal areas, they are known to migrate inland for considerable distances.1
Mosquitoes, in general, are a diverse group of insects, with females of many species feeding on blood to mature their eggs. This blood-feeding behavior makes some mosquito species significant vectors of serious diseases in humans, including malaria, yellow fever, and dengue fever. However, less than 10 percent of all mosquito species transmit human diseases. Ecologically, mosquitoes are a vital food source for numerous animals, playing an important role in food webs.2
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