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Aedes aegypti
Black mosquito with white spots and white bands on the legs.
Rural back yard.
The yellow fever mosquito, Aedes aegypti is a mosquito that can spread the dengue fever, chikungunya and yellow fever viruses, and other diseases. The mosquito can be recognized by white markings on legs and a marking in the form of a lyre on the thorax. The mosquito originated in Africa but is now found in tropical and subtropical regions throughout the world. - Wikipedia
Spotted on Jun 15, 2013
Submitted on Jun 16, 2013
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Nice!