Southern House Mosquito
Culex quinquefasciatus
The adult is a small, night-active mosquito often found around homes, drains, stormwater pools, and other standing-water habitats. Males feed on nectar, while females also seek blood meals needed for egg production. Adults fly with a high, whining wingbeat and rest in sheltered vegetation or human structures during the day. This species is notable as an important urban mosquito and a vector of several bird-associated viruses, including West Nile virus.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
- Southern House Mosquito Larva
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- Southern House Mosquito