The fate of Arctic mosquitoes depends on habitat and access to blood meals

Friday, August 3, 2018 - 13:50 in Biology & Nature

The future of Arctic mosquitoes (Aedes nigripes) in western Greenland depends on aquatic habitat and access to blood meals, according to a new study. The study found that female mosquitoes carrying eggs were most abundant near ponds, especially in areas frequented by animals such as caribou, birds and the Arctic hare.

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