Researchers have warned that a “giant” mosquito species could be seen in the aftermath of wild weather and flooding in New South Wales.
“There are reports of ‘giant’ mosquitoes making a nuisance of themselves in western NSW after NSW floods,” he posted.
Aedes vigilax is the mosquito responsible for spreading the dangerous Ross River virus which triggers flu-like symptoms that can take weeks and sometimes months to recover from.
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