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Elephant mosquito

Toxorhynchites rutilus

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Field Notes

Notes:

This is a very colorful and bright mosquito that feeds on flowers instead of blood (good for me...)

Species ID Suggestions

Elephant mosquito

Toxorhynchites rutilus

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You're welcome again. I love your photos!
These Mosquitos are found worldwide, including here in North America: http://bugguide.net/node/view/280566

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PublishedMarch 9, 2012

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