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Psorophora ciliata This is a picture of a Psorophora ciliata at Kinder Farm Park in Millersville, Maryland.<br />
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Psorophora ciliata

This is a picture of a Psorophora ciliata at Kinder Farm Park in Millersville, Maryland.

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''Psorophora ciliata'' is a large species of mosquito indigenous to the United States east of the continental divide. It is one of thirteen species of the genus which resides in the continental United States. The mosquito has been referred to as the “gallinipper” or “shaggy-legged gallinipper” due to its history of aggressive behavior.

Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Matthew Beziat
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By Matthew Beziat

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Uploaded Mar 12, 2021. Captured Jun 2, 2018 16:31 in Perimeter Trail, Millersville, MD 21108, USA.
  • SM-G965U
  • f/2.4
  • 1/60s
  • ISO160
  • 4.3mm