Common Bandicoot Mosquito
Culex annulirostris
A small, slender mosquito of wetlands and nearby sheltered vegetation, often active around dusk and after dark. Adults feed on nectar, while females also take blood meals from birds and mammals to develop eggs. It flies with light, erratic movements and locates hosts using cues such as carbon dioxide, warmth, and scent. This species is notable as an important biting mosquito in Australia and can carry disease-causing pathogens.
- Type
- Wing / Venom
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
- ?
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- Common Bandicoot Mosquito