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| *in coastal regions of Australia, Aedes vigilax (commonly known as the saltmarsh mosquito) and Aedes camptorhynchus (commonly known as the southern saltmarsh mosquito) are found in estuarine wetlands. These mosquitoes can emerge in huge numbers in summer, are aggressive biters, and can fly many kilometres from wetlands and in coastal regions are the main cause of spread of Ross River virus | *in coastal regions of Australia, Aedes vigilax (commonly known as the saltmarsh mosquito) and Aedes camptorhynchus (commonly known as the southern saltmarsh mosquito) are found in estuarine wetlands. These mosquitoes can emerge in huge numbers in summer, are aggressive biters, and can fly many kilometres from wetlands and in coastal regions are the main cause of spread of Ross River virus | ||
| *the biggest pest in freshwater areas is Culex annulirostris (commonly known as the banded freshwater mosquito) and is probably the most important species when it comes to spreading pathogens such as Ross River virus, Murray Valley encephalitis virus, and Japanese encephalitis virus. | *the biggest pest in freshwater areas is Culex annulirostris (commonly known as the banded freshwater mosquito) and is probably the most important species when it comes to spreading pathogens such as Ross River virus, Murray Valley encephalitis virus, and Japanese encephalitis virus. | ||
| + | *a potential invasive threat is the //Aedes albopictus// | ||
| + | * day time mosquito which bites multiple times and these are painful - hence if around people avoid going outdoors | ||
| + | * can spread dengue and JEV and can survive in cooler areas not just tropics | ||
| + | * invaded Torres Strait Islands in 2004 and 1st insects found on mainland Australia occurred in NW of Cairns in 2026 | ||
| *the main diseases carried by mosquitoes in Australia are: | *the main diseases carried by mosquitoes in Australia are: | ||
| *[[Dengue_Fever]] in the tropical north Queensland (eg. Cairns region) at certain times of the year, spread by [[http:// | *[[Dengue_Fever]] in the tropical north Queensland (eg. Cairns region) at certain times of the year, spread by [[http:// | ||
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