Due to the strong visual similarity between A. tormentor and A. atlanticus, traditional morphological identification methods are often insufficient to distinguish between the two species.

[1] Researchers have developed a restriction enzyme assay based on DNA sequence data to differentiate between A. atlanticus and A.

[2] This molecular approach allows for more accurate species identification, which is crucial for ecological studies and mosquito control efforts.

[1] A. tormentor is classified as a floodwater mosquito, meaning its eggs are laid in areas prone to flooding.

The larvae of A. tormentor develop in temporary water bodies created by rainfall or flooding events.