Aedes cinereus

Aedes cinereus
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Culicidae
Genus: Aedes
Subgenus: Aedes
Species:
A. cinereus
Binomial name
Aedes cinereus
(Meigen, 1818)
Synonyms
  • Culex cinereus Meigen, 1818
  • Ochlerotatus cinereus (Meigen, 1818)

Aedes cinereus is a species of mosquito in the genus Aedes, known for its wide distribution across North America and Europe. This species is notable for its aggressive biting behavior and its role as a vector for certain diseases, including Ockelbo virus.