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Verrallina carmenti
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The genus Verrallina up until recently was included amongst the Aedes. This particular species occurs in northern Queensland where it is thought to be a vector of Ross River virus. |
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Larvae of Verrallina carmenti. |
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Eggs of Verrallina like those of Aedes and Ochlerotatus are laid on some substrate such as the soil or base of plants. They generally require a period of drying out before hatching following inundation. |
Verrallina funerea
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Verrallina funerea up until 2001, was long known as Aedes funereus. This species breeds in brackish groundpools often in association with Ochlerotatus vigilax. Can be a serious pest biter in and close to mangrove but tends not to fly far from these areas. Ross River & Barmah Forest have been isolated from this species |
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An unfed Verrallina funerea. Click here to see a closeup of the adult female. |
Verrallina lineata
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This is another north Queensland species of Verrallina. |
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The larvae of Verrallina lineata. |
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The pupa of Verrallina lineata. |
Verrallina Marks no. 52
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This species is collected occasionally in coastal areas in the region from Sydney to southeast Queensland. It has been found breeding in semi-permanent ground pools. Adults are known to bite humans, but it is unlikely a serious vector. Click here to see a closeup of the adult female |
