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Yellow Fever Mosquito

Aedes aegypti

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Diptera ›Family: Culicidae ›Genus: Aedes

About

Aedes aegypti, the yellow fever mosquito, is a mosquito that can spread dengue fever, chikungunya, Zika fever, Mayaro and yellow fever viruses, and other disease agents. The mosquito can be recognized by white markings on its legs and a marking in the form of a lyre on the upper surface of its thorax. This mosquito originated in Africa, but is now found in tropical, subtropical and temperate regions throughout the world.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yellow Fever Mosquito?
The scientific name of Yellow Fever Mosquito is Aedes aegypti.
What kingdom does Yellow Fever Mosquito belong to?
Yellow Fever Mosquito belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Yellow Fever Mosquito belong to?
Yellow Fever Mosquito belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Yellow Fever Mosquito belong to?
Yellow Fever Mosquito belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Yellow Fever Mosquito belong to?
Yellow Fever Mosquito belongs to the order Diptera.
What family does Yellow Fever Mosquito belong to?
Yellow Fever Mosquito belongs to the family Culicidae.
What genus does Yellow Fever Mosquito belong to?
Yellow Fever Mosquito belongs to the genus Aedes.