Aedes sticticus is one of two floodwater mosquitoes that call the flood plain of the Fraser River home. As much as humans have tried to shape the river to their will, its shores will always be mosquito territory. Christopher Cheung reports. Christopher reports on urban issues for The Tyee. Published Sept. 2, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/09/02/Battle-Hymn-Floodwater-Mosquito/

Battle Hymn of the Floodwater Mosquito

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