Mosquito Species of New York State: An Updated Checklist With Public and Veterinary Health Significance

We present an updated checklist of mosquito species in New York State, integrating historical records, modern surveillance, and recent literature. A total of 68 species across 10 genera are documented, including invasive taxa ( Aedes albopictus , Ae. japonicus ) and historically rare species ( Orthopodomyia alba , Or. signifera ). This synthesis emphasizes species of public and veterinary significance, such as Culex pipiens and Culiseta melanura , vectors of West Nile and eastern equine encephalitis viruses. Analysis of more than 3 million specimens collected since 1999 confirms the absence of Ae. aegypti , historically introduced but unable to persist in New York. Urbanization, container-breeding ecology, climate change, and global commerce continue to shape mosquito distributions and pathogen risk. This checklist bridges historic and current data, providing a reliable reference for surveillance, vector control, and future research.