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Northern House Mosquito

Culex pipiens

Northern House Mosquito (Culex pipiens)Not assessed

Photo: Alvesgaspar · CC BY-SA 3.0

Insectcarnivore

The northern house mosquito is a widespread insect that thrives in human neighborhoods, especially in cooler climates. Originally from Africa, Asia, and Europe, it now buzzes around cities worldwide except Antarctica. These mosquitoes are known for spreading certain viruses and love areas with poorly managed standing water.

  • It's the most common mosquito in northern parts of the United States.
  • This species spreads viruses and often breeds in urban wastewater.
  • It's the standard example for all mosquitoes in its genus.
UrbanWetlandAfricaAsiaEurope
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At a glance

Classification
Insect
Scientific name
Culex pipiens
Habitat
Urban, Wetland
Regions in this directory
Africa, Asia, Europe
Diet
carnivore
Relative size
tiny

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