Culex
Description
Species of this genus can spread Murray Walley encephalitis virus, West Nile virus/Kunjin, and Japanese encephalitis virus.
Distribution
Worldwide
Activity
Dawn, dusk, and at night.
Eggs
Laid in polluted water
Egg Shape
Cigar
Larvae Air Float
Absent
Larvae
Float at an angle and have 8 segments.
Resting Position of Larvae
Rests at a certain angle to the water surface.
Common Species
Common Banded Mosquito
Brown House Mosquito
