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Aedes sagax
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Aedes sagax

Aedes sagax is a mosquito species of the genus Aedes. Native to Australia, it is found across several states and is known to breed in temporary water bodies such as flooded areas and artificial containers. While it can be a nuisance due to its biting behavior, it is primarily recognized for its potential role in transmitting arboviruses, including the Murray Valley encephalitis virus.

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This page is assembled live from iNaturalist, GBIF, Wikipedia, the Source Library and the Internet Archive. It is not yet part of the hand-edited codex. iNaturalist taxon 833603.