Common house
The most common forest mosquito, active in shaded taiga forests.
Common house
Illustration: Aedes Communis
Aedes communis belongs to the diverse insect world of the Lapland taiga.
In the boreal forests of Västerbotten, Aedes communis is one of the most dominant mosquito species, with frost-resistant eggs surviving in meltwater pools.
Facts & Characteristics
- Scientific Name: Aedes communis
- Category / Order: Insekten (Insecta)
- Nature, Taiga & Waters of Västerbotten: Nature, Taiga & Waters of Västerbotten
- Native to Northern Sweden: Native to Northern Sweden
Questions & Answers (FAQ)
What is Aedes communis?
Aedes communis, the snow pool mosquito, is a species widely distributed in Nordic coniferous forests, known for emerging in dense swarms in early summer.
Where does this species live?
It breeds primarily in temporary, fish-free meltwater and bog pools in the taiga that form immediately after the snowmelt.