Mosquito ID Training

Welcome to Section 13: Ochlerotatus japonicus

This section follows Section 12 (Small Genera) and reviews the species specific characteristics of Ochlerotatus japonicus, as well as a diagram comparing Ochlerotatus japonicus to other similar Ochlerotatus and Aedes species.

Ochlerotatus japonicus
(http://www.gamosquito.org/mosquitoID/Update on Oc. japonicus 2004.ppt)

Comparison of Oc japonicus to Other Species
(http://www.gamosquito.org/mosquitoID/OcJaponicusComparison.pdf)

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Last updated December 6, 2025