Common House Mosquito (Male and Female L-R) - Culex pipiens

The male is on the left, female is on the right.

*Whole mount slide

comments (4)

Calbost Niel

Lion

First time I've noticed the difference. Thanks Christine Posted 3 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  You're welcome! Males have plumose antennae and are usually a bit smaller, especially the abdomen. Posted 3 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Very educational shot, good job! Posted 3 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks! Posted 3 years ago

The Common House Mosquito

''Culex pipiens'' is a species of blood-feeding mosquito of the family Culicidae. It is a vector of some diseases, such as Japanese encephalitis, meningitis, and urticaria. In the US and parts of Europe, it can spread West Nile virus, and in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, it has been demonstrated to be a vector of Usutu virus.

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Similar species: True Flies

Species identified by Christine Young