Aedes aegypti mosquito
Aedes aegypti is the mosquito that can be vector viruses that can cause diseases such as yellow fever, Chikungunya and dengue virus. This type has a very wide distribution, although originating from Africa but now can be found almost throughout the tropics and sub-tropical in the world. As the primary vector of dengue virus, A. aegypti and Aedes albopictus together create a dangerous disease that can develop in the woods, rural to urban areas.
Aedes aegypti mosquito has a relatively small size with a brownish-black body. Body and legs covered in patterned scales that white lines. At the back of his body were two vertical curved line on the left and right also patterned silvery white lines become characteristic of this species. Like other species, male mosquitoes are generally smaller than females and the presence of thick hairs on the antennae. Both these features can be observed with the naked eye. continue reading…
