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Cattail Mosquito - Coquillettidia perturbans Adult female mosquito with wide leg bands and a wide , undefined band on its proboscis.<br /> <br /> Fun fact: The larvae of this species have saw-like projections on their siphon, which pierce plants to get oxygen. Therefore, the larvae never need to surface for air. <br /> <br /> The adults feed on mammals and birds and are vectors of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus (WNV).<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a light in a semi-rural area<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/81169/cattail_mosquito_-_coquillettidia_perturbans.html" title="Cattail Mosquito - Coquillettidia perturbans"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/81169_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=CZBEjag9uXCNmYvAS%2Bh0kEeMjG8%3D" width="120" height="152" alt="Cattail Mosquito - Coquillettidia perturbans Adult female mosquito with wide leg bands and a wide , undefined band on its proboscis.<br /> <br /> Fun fact: The larvae of this species have saw-like projections on their siphon, which pierce plants to get oxygen. Therefore, the larvae never need to surface for air. <br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a light in a semi-rural area<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/81168/cattail_mosquito_-_coquillettidia_perturbans.html Coquillettidia perturbans,Geotagged,Summer,United States" /></a></figure> Coquillettidia perturbans,Geotagged,Summer,United States,cattail mosquito,mosquito Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Cattail Mosquito - Coquillettidia perturbans

Adult female mosquito with wide leg bands and a wide , undefined band on its proboscis.

Fun fact: The larvae of this species have saw-like projections on their siphon, which pierce plants to get oxygen. Therefore, the larvae never need to surface for air.

The adults feed on mammals and birds and are vectors of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus (WNV).

Habitat: Attracted to a light in a semi-rural area

Cattail Mosquito - Coquillettidia perturbans Adult female mosquito with wide leg bands and a wide , undefined band on its proboscis.<br /> <br /> Fun fact: The larvae of this species have saw-like projections on their siphon, which pierce plants to get oxygen. Therefore, the larvae never need to surface for air. <br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a light in a semi-rural area<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/81168/cattail_mosquito_-_coquillettidia_perturbans.html Coquillettidia perturbans,Geotagged,Summer,United States

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Your description had me looking for mosquito larvae underwater, quite a beautiful process to see! Posted 6 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Oh, oops! I should have specified that this is an adult mosquito, but that they have a really unique larval stage! Posted 6 years ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
        Ferdy Christant
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        I was aware its an adult, I was referring to this:

        " The larvae of this species have saw-like projections on their siphon, which pierce plants to get oxygen. Therefore, the larvae never need to surface for air."

        This had me look up images of mosquito larvae, quite amazing to see how they attach to the water surface.         Posted 6 years ago
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          Haha, sorry. You're right thought - it is amazing! I used to enjoy watching the larvae and pupae swim around. And, it's really cool to see an adult emerge from the pupal stage.

           Posted 6 years ago
          1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
            Ferdy Christant
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            Cool video! Posted 6 years ago

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The Cattail Mosquito

"Coquillettidia perturbans" is a species of mosquito that have been documented in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. This mosquito is a known as a vector of West Nile virus and Eastern equine encephalomyelitis.

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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jun 29, 2019. Captured Jun 28, 2019 23:01 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
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