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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 /> Habitat: Attracted to a light in a semi-rural area<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/81168/cattail_mosquito_-_coquillettidia_perturbans.html" title="Cattail Mosquito - Coquillettidia perturbans"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/81168_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=wSwTj6m9zTeJOkyCZfQRdcpe1aM%3D" width="118" 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 /> 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 /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/81169/cattail_mosquito_-_coquillettidia_perturbans.html Coquillettidia perturbans,Geotagged,Summer,United States,cattail mosquito,mosquito" /></a></figure> Coquillettidia perturbans,Geotagged,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge

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.

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 /> 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 /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/81169/cattail_mosquito_-_coquillettidia_perturbans.html Coquillettidia perturbans,Geotagged,Summer,United States,cattail mosquito,mosquito

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

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Uploaded Jun 29, 2019. Captured Jun 28, 2019 23:00 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.