What are the 60 different species of mosquitoes in Pa?
That’s right there are actually 60 different species of mosquitoes known to occur in the state of Pennsylvania but listing them all out here would be quite lengthy. However, I can provide you with some information about some of the most common and important mosquito species in the state:
Aedes albopictus - also known as the Asian tiger mosquito, this species is known to transmit several viral diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, and Zika.
Aedes vexans - this species is a common pest in Pennsylvania and is known to transmit several viral diseases including West Nile virus.
Anopheles punctipennis - this species is a primary vector of malaria in the northeastern United States, although malaria is not currently transmitted in Pennsylvania.
Culex pipiens - this species is a major vector of West Nile virus in Pennsylvania.
Psorophora columbiae - this species is known to be aggressive and has a painful bite.
Coquillettidia perturbans - this species is known to be a nuisance pest and can transmit several viral diseases.
It's important to note that not all of these mosquito species are equally important in terms of their impact on public health. Some are simply nuisance pests, while others are capable of transmitting serious diseases.
