Mosquito Types | Aedes sollicitans

Types of Mosquitoes

There are about 200 kinds of mosquitoes in the U.S.; each has its own special characteristics and behaviors. Shown here are seven types that are likely to be the most common and important public health mosquito species in your area. Select a type of mosquito to learn more.

Culex
tarsalis

Aedes
sollicitans

Psorophora
columbiae

Aedes
vexans

Aedes
albopictus

Aedes
aegypti

Culex
quinquefasciatus

Select Play Button
Turn Up Device Volume

Known as the "Salt March Mosquito"

BREEDS IN SALTY OR
BRACKISH WATER
typically in coastal
areas, especially
eastern U.S.

A vicious daytime biter

Carries encephalitis-causing viruses and dog heart worm

Travels 40 - 50 miles

Aedes sollicitans

Physical Characteristics of
Aedes sollicitans
Medium-sized mosquito with conspicuous white bands around middle of proboscis and the basal portion of the hind tarsi. Middle of first tarsus with band of yellow scales. Pale-scaled stripe down middle of top abdomen. Thorax with dense patches of brown, yellow, golden and white scales. Pointed abdomen typical of Aedes.

Text Only Version

Aedes sollicitans

Aedes sollicitans is also known as the salt marsh mosquito. Aedes sollicitans prefers to breed in salty or brackish water. It is a common coastal mosquito, especially in the eastern parts of the U.S. Like its other Aedes cousins, it is a vicious daytime biter.

It has been associated with some encephalitis-causing virues as well as transmission of dog heartworm. Adults can move as far as 40 to 50 miles from their breeding sites in search of blood meals