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Culex tarsalis - male
Copyright © 2008 Gerald (Jerry) R. Donehew

Culex tarsalis - Male
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA
September 16, 2008
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Contributed by Gerald (Jerry) R. Donehew on 17 September, 2008 - 6:05am
Last updated 17 September, 2008 - 2:55pm

Male mosquito


The males have feathery things coming out the front of the head.

Also, it looks like its front legs are down and its back legs are up - midges tend to be the opposite. While I don't think that is conclusive it is a pretty good quick check.

http://bugguide.net/node/view/169
… apgarm, 17 September, 2008 - 9:06am login or register to post comments

 
apagarm- Thanks!
apagarm- Thanks!
… Gerald (Jerry) R. Donehew, 17 September, 2008 - 2:57pm login or register to post comments

 
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It is a male mosquito. Perhaps Culex tarsalis, although I cannot be sure.
… Sean McCann, 17 September, 2008 - 9:40am login or register to post comments

 
Sean- thanks
Sean- thanks
… Gerald (Jerry) R. Donehew, 17 September, 2008 - 2:56pm login or register to post comments

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