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2 Records
Status
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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An Ochlerotatus atlanticus/tormentor in Worcester Co., Maryland (8/5/2018).
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Josh Emm.
An Ochlerotatus atlanticus/tormentor collected during the Horn Point Bioblitz in Dorchester Co., Maryland (9/8/2018).
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Josh Emm.