NPSpecies

Very Rare. (Connelly, 2010)

Distribution: Darsie and Ward (2005): Mexico; Eastern, Central, Northwest United States, Canada. GSMNP: Tennessee. Egg: Laid on water surface around heavy emergent vegetation where cattails (Typha spp.) are present. Larva and pupa: Overwinter as larva or pupa. Larvae attach to the roots or stems of cattails with their serrated breathing siphon and so remain submerged throughout their immature aquatic stages.. Adult: Emerge in spring and summer. Most active (feeding) during early evening hours; strong fliers; pests in areas with aquatic, emergent vegetation. Medical Importance: EEE One adult female was collected by Reeves (Reeves et al. 2004); however this species requires emergent aquatic vegetation (cattails, Typha spp) for the larvae and pupae to develop. (Connelly, 2010)