Female <i>Aedes aegypti</i> Mosquito (IMAGE) U.S. National Science Foundation Caption An adult female Aedes aegypti mosquito, a potential disease-carrier, emerges from its pupal stage. Credit Paul Zborowski Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.