Hawaii's 8 Most Dangerous Mosquitoes

Aedes aegypti: Also known as the Yellow Fever Mosquito, it can transmit diseases like dengue fever, Zika virus, and chikungunya.

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Aedes albopictus: Commonly known as the Asian Tiger Mosquito, it is a potential vector for dengue fever and Zika virus.

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Culex quinquefasciatus: Also called the Southern House Mosquito, it can transmit diseases such as West Nile virus and lymphatic filariasis.

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Culex tarsalis: Known as the Tarsalis Mosquito, it can carry West Nile virus and other encephalitis viruses.

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Anopheles freeborni: This species can transmit malaria parasites to humans.

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Wyeomyia mitchellii: Although not a significant disease vector, it is known as the pitcher plant mosquito and has unique breeding habits.

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Coquillettidia species: These mosquitoes are not significant disease vectors in Hawaii but are known for their aggressive biting behavior.

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Lutzia species: These mosquitoes are also not major disease vectors but can be found in Hawaii.

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