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Culex Genus of Mosquitoes
Brief Summary
Geographic Region
Common West Nile and encephalitis vectors, House mosquitoes (C. pipiens and quinquefasciatus) are found in urban areas, while the encephalitis mosquito (C. tarsalis) prefers rural settings.
Natural Habitat
Overall, these mosquitoes prefer the tropics, but at least one or many species of Culexmosquito are found across North America and Hawaii.
Behavior
Culex mosquitoes typically bite in the evening and at night, and rest during the day.
Unique Characteristics
- Culex pipiens (common house mosquito or northern house mosquito)
- Culex tarsalis (encephalitis mosquito)
- Culex quinquefasciatus (southern house mosquito)
