[2] A. vigilax can be identified by its salt and pepper colouration, which is sharply contrasted by the broad white stripes along its abdomen and tarsi.

[2] A. vigilax's geographic distribution is Australia, Fiji, Indonesia (including Java, Flores, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Sumatra including the Ketulauan Riouw Archipelago, Timor), Malaysia, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, New Hebrides, Philippines, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor, Tonga, Vanuatu and Vietnam.

[8] The eggs are preferably laid immediately adjacent to standing water such as edges of pools and drains, tiny cracks at the base of marine couch stems or elevated areas within depressions as it is ideal for both ovipositing and larval habitat.

[4][9] The highest A. vigilax larval densities occur in drainage areas from September to January and in the early dry season in May, which indicates that it is the most productive breeding site.

[11] A. vigilax lacks infection barriers, which is probably one reason for the high vector status of A.vigilax in eastern and northern Australia.

[11] Documented hosts include people, dogs, birds, brushtail possums, cats and flying foxes.

[6] The sudden increase in the population is unpredictable as it depends on a mixture of weather, environmental, social and geographic factors.