A to Z of Pests

Aedes Mosquitoes

Aedes aegypti

Appearance

• Adult has black and white markings
• Larval rest 45 degree from the surface of the water
• Egg is black in colour and shape like a rugby ball

Lifecycle

• Egg to adult stage takes 6 – 8 days
• Complete metamorphosis – egg, larval, pupa and adult

Habits

• Habitat – container breeder especially man-made containers with clean water
• Biting rhythm – biting peaks at change of light intensity (after sunrise and before sunset)
• Prefer darker colours like black and red
• Can fly short distance (50 – 100m)