Tundra Mosquito vs Triatoma rubida
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tundra Mosquito | Triatoma rubida |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aedes impiger | Triatoma rubida |
| Order | Diptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Culicidae | Reduviidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 18-22 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Canadian Arctic Archipelago, Greenland, Svalbard, northern Alaska | Southwestern United States, Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tundra Mosquito
A small but abundant Arctic mosquito with dark body and pale leg bands. It is one of the most northerly distributed mosquito species in the world. Larvae inhabit shallow tundra ponds warmed by continuous summer sunlight.
Did You Know?
This mosquito has been found breeding at latitudes above 80 degrees north, among the most northerly insects on Earth.
Triatoma rubida
A reddish-brown kissing bug found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. It frequently enters homes and its bite can cause severe allergic reactions.
Did You Know?
It is the most commonly reported triatomine species entering homes in Arizona.