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  2. Mosquito - Wikipedia

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    Mosquitoes are vectors for many disease-causing microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, and protozoan parasites. Nearly 700 million people acquire a mosquito-borne illness each year, resulting in over 725,000 deaths. [100] Common mosquito-borne viral diseases include yellow fever [101] and dengue fever transmitted mostly by Aedes aegypti. [102]

  3. Culex - Wikipedia

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    Depending on the species, the adult Culex mosquito may measure from 4–10 mm (0.2–0.4 in). The adult morphology is typical of flies in the suborder Nematocera with the head, thorax, and abdomen clearly defined and the two forewings held horizontally over the abdomen when at rest.

  4. Culex quinquefasciatus - Wikipedia

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    Culex quinquefasciatus (originally named Culex fatigans), commonly known as the southern house mosquito, is a medium-sized mosquito found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a vector of Wuchereria bancrofti , avian malaria , and arboviruses including St. Louis encephalitis virus , Western equine encephalitis virus , Zika ...

  5. Aedes taeniorhynchus - Wikipedia

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    An individual mosquito can be heard across 2–5 cm in distance when sound level rises to 22-25 dB. [7] Male and female mosquitoes can also be distinguished by their wingbeat frequencies, which are 700–800 Hz for males and 400–500 Hz for females. [7] As a result, flight sounds are used to determine flight activity and distinguish sex of groups.

  6. The latest buzz: Cape Cod mosquito forecast and tips to ... - AOL

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    And if mosquitoes are bugging you around your home this year, Sakolsky suggests reaching out to the Cape Cod Mosquito Control Project at (508) 775-1510. "We are here to help," she said.

  7. Wikipedia : WikiProject Open/Open access task force ...

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    Only female mosquitoes feed on blood; male mosquitoes feed on plant nectar, and thus do not transmit the disease. The females of the Anopheles genus of mosquito prefer to feed at night. They usually start searching for a meal at dusk, and will continue throughout the night until taking a meal. [ 22 ]

  8. Crane fly - Wikipedia

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    An adult crane fly, resembling an oversized male mosquito, typically has a slender body and long, stilt-like legs that are deciduous, easily coming off the body. [12] [2] Like other insects, their wings are marked with wing interference patterns which vary among species, thus are useful for species identification. [13]

  9. NH man fights for life with 3 mosquito viruses, including EEE

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    A New Hampshire man is fighting for his life because of a mosquito bite. He has tested positive for three mosquito-borne viruses, including EEE. NH man fights for life with 3 mosquito viruses ...