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 Culex pipiens ?
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| kristobal21 |
Posted on 10-08-2017 11:19
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I found this larva in a temporary puddle on a water tank lid (in the west of France). Looking at the siphonal hairs, I think it is a Culex pipiens larva. Is it correct ?
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| atylotus |
Posted on 10-08-2017 11:45
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 Member Location: Amsterdam, NL Posts: 1174 Joined: 29.05.09 |
yes, it does look like pipiens. Definitely Culex and most likely pipiens, but I can't exclude torrentium entirely.
Edited by atylotus on 10-08-2017 11:45 |
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| kristobal21 |
Posted on 10-08-2017 14:06
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Thank you  |
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