Which of the following is a correct pairing?

• A. Inland Floodwater Mosquito - Aedes vexans
• B. Inland Floodwater Mosquito - Anopheles gambiae
• C. Southern House mosquito - Aedes albopictus
• D. Southern House mosquito - Anopheles gambiae

Answer: (A)

Understanding mosquito breeding habitats helps you identify which species to monitor. Inland floodwater mosquitoes breed in temporary pools left by inland rainfall, and Aedes vexans is the classic example of this group. So pairing inland floodwater mosquito with Aedes vexans is correct because this species is typically associated with those inland, ephemeral waters rather than container or polluted-water habitats. The other options mismatch habitats with species: Anopheles gambiae is an African malaria vector not typically linked to inland floodwaters in Georgia; Aedes albopictus (the Asian tiger mosquito) tends to breed in artificial containers around homes; and the southern house mosquito refers to Culex quinquefasciatus, which prefers polluted, stagnant water near houses.