About Aedes sollicitans (Walker, 1856)
Aedes sollicitans (Walker, 1856) has a distinct band of white scales around the central area of the proboscis. The anterior portion of its hind tarsomeres also has a middle band of yellow scales. Its abdomen features white basal bands, divided by a medial longitudinal stripe. The sides of the thorax are white, while the top of the thorax is colored brown, yellow, golden, and white. On average, Aedes sollicitans tends to stay within 5 miles of the coast, though its overall range can be larger, depending on multiple factors including wind speed and wind duration. This species feeds most actively at twilight, but it is an opportunistic feeder that will feed on a host that enters its area during daytime. For each batch of eggs it produces, a female Aedes sollicitans requires one blood meal. Mammals are the primary host species for this mosquito, while birds serve as secondary hosts.
