Scientists Confirmed a New US Mosquito Species—and It May Already Be Spreading

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What happened

For the first time ever, scientists have discovered the species Aedes amateuri within the U.S.

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  • For the first time ever, scientists have discovered the species Aedes amateuri within the U.S.
  • Reported by Gizmodo and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:50:05 UTC.

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