Aedes (Downsiomyia) niveus is the nominotypical species of a species complex of zoophilic mosquito belonging to the genus Aedes. It is found in Sri Lanka, India, Vietnam and other South East Asian countries. It is a vector of filariasis.
References
External links Aedes niveus group of China (Diptera: Culicidae) 1981 Aedes (Fin.) niveus - Walter Reed Biosystematics Unit Downsiomyia Vargas, 1950 - Mosquito Taxonomic Inventory Habitat suitability of the mosquito: Aedes niveus Complex