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Female mosquito Culex tarsalis,Culicidae,Diptera,Geotagged,Mosquito,United States,Western Encephalitis Mosquito Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Female mosquito

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    Christine Young
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    I've tentatively IDed it as Cx. tarsalis because of the banded proboscis and double banded hindtarsomeres. Posted 2 years ago
    1. View Ms. Blackcat's profile
      Ms. Blackcat
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      Thank you Posted 2 years ago
      1. View Christine Young's profile
        Christine Young
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        You're welcome :) Posted 2 years ago

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The Western Encephalitis Mosquito

Culex tarsalis is a mosquito species that appears in southern California. The species has black and white banding on the legs. The species is a major vector of Saint Louis encephalitis and Western equine encephalitis virus in the western USA. It is also a confirmed vector of West Nile virus.

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Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Ms. Blackcat
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By Ms. Blackcat

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Uploaded Jun 9, 2023. Captured in 492 Safari Dr, San Jose, CA 95123, USA.
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