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White-footed Mosquito - Psorophora ferox The legs, wings, and abdominal segments have purple iridescent scales. Tarsal segments 4 and 5 are entirely pale scaled (it has white &quot;feet&quot;).<br /> <br /> &quot;Ferox&quot; means fierce. It is definitely an appropriate name for this species as they inflict a very painful bite and are so aggressive.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Drinking nectar from a flower; mixed forest Geotagged,Psorophora ferox,Summer,United States,White-footed Mosquito,mosquito,psorophora Click/tap to enlarge

White-footed Mosquito - Psorophora ferox

The legs, wings, and abdominal segments have purple iridescent scales. Tarsal segments 4 and 5 are entirely pale scaled (it has white "feet").

"Ferox" means fierce. It is definitely an appropriate name for this species as they inflict a very painful bite and are so aggressive.

Habitat: Drinking nectar from a flower; mixed forest

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The Psorophora ferox

"Psorophora ferox" is a medium-sized mosquito native to much of North and South America. It inhabits wet woodlands, laying its eggs in temporary pools filled with rainwater. Larvae develop during summer in North America. They are aggressive feeders and give painful bites. The mosquito is reported to be active during both day and night.

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Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

Attribution Non-Commercial
Uploaded Aug 2, 2023. Captured Aug 1, 2023 09:31 in 3280 Franklin Ave, Millbrook, NY 12545, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO500
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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