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House Mosquito

Culex pipiens

Photo by zoology112
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38.9976, -84.6609

Field Notes

Description:

Wingspan was 1.5"-2", body was about 1".

Habitat:

Found flying among the grass.

Species ID Suggestions

Large Crane Fly

Tipula furca

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Comments (2)
Rosemary.Bradley
This is not a house mosquito. Remember it is metrics for measurements. Correct it for credit.
ForestDragon
What a cool find! This is actually a species of Crane Fly. Adult Crane Flies usually live long enough to find a mate and reproduce. Many to most species don't even eat as adults. Though they look a bit like large mosquitoes, they are not and you have no worries of them biting or stinging. It's nice you have a good photo of the wings since this species has a unique wing pattern that makes it easier to identify.

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BCHS Biodiversity
Photographed
PublishedMay 10, 2013

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