White-eye, a new mutant in Aedes scutellaris katherinensis

White-eye (w), a new mutant in Aedes scutellaris katherinensis Woodhill, of the Aedes (Stegomyia) scutellaris subgroup is described. It is controlled by a single autosomal recessive gene, and is detectable at all developmental stages. Penetrance is complete and its viability and expressivity are good. It is an excellent genetic marker.