Hawaii's
8 Most Dangerous
Mosquitoes
Aedes aegypti
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Also known as the Yellow Fever Mosquito, it can transmit diseases like dengue fever, Zika virus, and chikungunya.
Aedes albopictus:
Commonly known as the Asian Tiger Mosquito, it is a potential vector for dengue fever and Zika virus.
Culex quinquefasciatus
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Also called the Southern House Mosquito, it can transmit diseases such as West Nile virus and lymphatic filariasis.
Culex tarsalis
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Known as the Tarsalis Mosquito, it can carry West Nile virus and other encephalitis viruses.
Anopheles freeborni
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This species can transmit malaria parasites to humans.
Wyeomyia mitchellii
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Although not a significant disease vector, it is known as the pitcher plant mosquito and has unique breeding habits.
Coquillettidia species
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These mosquitoes are not significant disease vectors in Hawaii but are known for their aggressive biting behavior.
Lutzia species
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These mosquitoes are also not major disease vectors but can be found in Hawaii.
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