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Depending on the species, the adult Culex mosquito may measure from 4–10 mm (0.2–0.4 in). The adult morphology is typical of flies in the suborder Nematocera with the head, thorax, and abdomen clearly defined and the two forewings held horizontally over the abdomen when at rest.
Culex (Culex) tritaeniorhynchus is a species of mosquito and is the main vector of the disease Japanese encephalitis. [1] This mosquito is a native of northern Asia, and parts of Africa (northeast and sub-Saharan). [2] Females target large animals for blood extraction, including cattle and swine, and are strongly anthropophilic. [3]
Morphological identification of multiple JEV carrier mosquitoes including Cx. vishnui are based on identifying specific features of the legs, abdomen, palpi, wings, proboscises, and tarsi. [12] The identification of Cx. vishnui is confirmed by verifying that the "anterior surface of hindfemur with pale stripe does not contrast with dark scaled ...
Culex pipiens is a species of mosquito commonly referred to as the common house mosquito or northern house mosquito.Native to Africa, Asia and Europe, it is now widely distributed in temperate regions on every continent except Antarctica [1] and is one of the most common mosquitoes found in human habitats in temperate parts of the northern hemisphere. [2]
Diagram of Culex restuans larval morphology. Like other mosquito larvae, Cx restuans larvae are aquatic and swim by wiggling, which is why they are commonly referred to as "wigglers." [ 11 ] They are worm-like in appearance, with distinct brush-like mouthparts, a round thorax, abdominal segments with distinct lateral tufts of setae, and a ...
Culex quinquefasciatus (originally named Culex fatigans), commonly known as the southern house mosquito, is a medium-sized mosquito found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a vector of Wuchereria bancrofti , avian malaria , and arboviruses including St. Louis encephalitis virus , Western equine encephalitis virus , Zika ...
Culex (Culex) gelidus is a species of mosquito belonging to the genus Culex. It is found in India, Sri Lanka, [1] Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India ...
This is a list of described Culex species around the world, as of 2006. Subspecies have been omitted. Subspecies have been omitted. There are possibly errors and inaccuracies in this list that stem from the conversion from the source.