Ochlerotatus atlanticus/tormentor
Ochlerotatus atlanticus/tormentor: https://marylandbiodiversity.com/species/19517
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Both species occur throughout most of Maryland with O. tormentor seemingly more prevalent closer to the coast and seemingly becoming less common inland, though more work needs to be done separating these two species throughout the state. (J. Emm, pers. comm.)

Description

Thorax with narrow silvery median band flanked on both sides by black is diagnostic for this species complex. Thorax with narrow silvery median band flanked on both sides by black is diagnostic for this species complex. Care must be taken in differentiating these two species. Care must be taken with identification to species. See Ochlerotatus atlanticus and O. tormentor pages for more information.

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