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Mutant “London Underground Mosquito” Actually Originated in the Middle East
For decades, Culex pipiens f. molestus was called the “London Underground Mosquito”. Most people, including scientists, ...
Baylor College of Medicine4y
Mosquito-Borne Diseases
they are more likely to spread viral diseases than are the Aedes albopictus mosquitoes. Culex mosquitoes are distributed worldwide in tropical and temperate regions, with the exception of extreme ...
University of Wyoming7y
University of Wyoming Extension
Photo by Dale Parker, AquaTax Consulting. The Culex tarsalis mosquito is the primary vector of WNV to humans in the western US. Mosquitoes have long been considered a pest of concern in Wyoming but ...
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Mumbai: Swarmed! Suburbs reel under mosquito menace
If you live in the suburbs, you may have noticed a sudden increase in mosquitoes. The reason behind this surge is the Culex ...
New Scientist8d
London Underground mutant mosquitoes have surprisingly ancient origins
A form of mosquito associated with the London Underground evolved to live in human environments long before subterranean railways sprung up in the 19 th century. Culex pipiens f. molestus is found ...
Dhaka Tribune13d
Dhaka’s mosquito menace spiralling out of control
Dhaka is facing an unprecedented mosquito crisis as Culex mosquitoes multiply at alarming rates, turning what was once a seasonal nuisance into a year-round public health emergency. Despite ...