Which of the following is a correct scientific name for Inland Floodwater Mosquito?

• A. Aedes vexans
• B. Aedes aegypti
• C. Anopheles gambiae
• D. Culex quinquefasciatus

Answer: (A)

Inland floodwater breeding is characteristic of a species in the genus Aedes that thrives in temporary pools formed after rains. The best match is Aedes vexans, a widely distributed floodwater mosquito known for its association with inland, ephemeral standing water. This distinguishes it from others: Aedes aegypti is the urban yellow fever mosquito that breeds in artificial containers near people; Anopheles gambiae is a malaria vector in Africa with different habitat preferences; Culex quinquefasciatus, the southern house mosquito, tends to breed in polluted water and urban settings and belongs to a different genus. So, the correct scientific name for the Inland Floodwater Mosquito is Aedes vexans.