Insects of Pepperwood Preserve
This is a guide to all the insects that have been observed and identified to species by citizen-scientists at Pepperwood Preserve
European hoverfly
Eristalis tenax is a European hoverfly, also known as the drone fly (or "dronefly"). It has been introduced into North America and is widely established.
Asian Tiger Mosquito
The Asian tiger mosquito or forest day mosquito, Aedes albopictus (Stegomyia albopicta), from the mosquito family Culicidae, is characterized by its black and white striped legs, and small black and white body. It is native to the tropical and subtropical areas of Southeast Asia; however, in the past couple of decades this species has invaded many ...more ↓
