Northern House Mosquito
Culex pipiens
Not assessedPhoto: 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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- Classification
- Insect
- Scientific name
- Culex pipiens
- Habitat
- Urban, Wetland
- Regions in this directory
- Africa, Asia, Europe
- Diet
- carnivore
- Relative size
- tiny