Aedes sticticus is an uncommon mosquito, although the species can be abundant along river floodlands. It has been known to be responsible for human bites. Like all mosquitoes, it is only the females that bite.
Distribution Aedes sticticus has a very patchy but wide distribution in temperate parts of Europe, Asia and North America. It has an episodic and patchy distribution in Iowa and Wisconsin.
Life cycle Not a huge amount is known of its life cycle. It is believed that they overwinter in the egg stage.
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External links Aedes sticticus Iowa-Mosquito.net Iowa State University Ochlerotatus sticticus Taxonconcept Knowledge Base University of Wisconsin