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Mosquito - Culiseta incidens - female
Copyright © 2007 Cheryl Moorehead

Mosquito - Culiseta incidens - Female
Seattle, King County, Washington, USA
March 16, 2007
Size: approx 1cm

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Contributed by Cheryl Moorehead on 16 March, 2007 - 9:55pm
Last updated 17 March, 2007 - 2:00pm

Moved
Moved from Mosquitoes.
… Cheryl Moorehead, 17 March, 2007 - 2:00pm login or register to post comments

an ID is possible
these are good photos and we can see the important features. Unfortunately im not really familiar with western species. It is either a Culex or Culiseta. The abdomen banding, and distinctive dark scales on the wing should be enough to get her to species. I ll check a book when i get a chance, or until Sean gives an ID, whichever comes first
… Omar Fahmy, 17 March, 2007 - 7:57am login or register to post comments

 
"Cool Weather Mosquito"
It is another wonderful Culiseta incidens! They are big and common in cities on the coast.
… Sean McCann, 17 March, 2007 - 1:50pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks to both of you!
There weren't any photos for Washington. I don't think she broke the skin, either. I just felt her poking me when I finished photographing her and brushed her away.
… Cheryl Moorehead, 17 March, 2007 - 2:02pm login or register to post comments

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