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Northern House Mosquito, Culex pipiens. Note: the blunt, rounded tip of the abdomen helps distinguish this genus |
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Southern House Mosquito, Culex quinquefasciatus |
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Western House Mosquito, Culex tarsalis. Note: Banded proboscis |
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Culex restuans Note: scalloped bands on abdomen
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Culex territans.
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Culex nigripalpus
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Many Culex spp. breed in tree holes, live in tree tops, feed primarily on birds, and over-winter as adults. They are the main vector of West Nile Virus. |
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Photo: L. Minter, 2008 |
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Photo: L. Minter, 2008 |
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Photo: L. Minter, 2008 |
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Photo: L. Minter, 2008 |
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Photo: L. Minter, 2008 |
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Photo: M. Minter, 2007 |
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Photo: L. Minter, 2008 |
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Photo: L. Minter, 2008 |
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House Mosquitoes: Culex spp. |
