Culex pipiens is a species of mosquito commonly referred to as the common house mosquito or northern house mosquito.Native to Africa, Asia and Europe, it is now widely distributed in temperate regions on every continent except Antarctica [1] and is one of the most common mosquitoes found in human habitats in temperate parts of the northern hemisphere. [2]

Female Culex pipiens obtain blood meals primarily from birds and/or mammals, including humans. During the winter, Culex pipiens may overwinter as a fertilized adult female in sheltered places, such as caves and basements (Wood et al. 1979). In the spring, adult females emerge and seek a blood meal to develop a batch of eggs (Wood et al. 1979).

Culex pipiens. Common Name. northern house mosquito. Kingdom. Animalia. Location in Taxonomic Tree . Subgenus. Culex (Culex) Species. Culex pipiens. Identification Numbers. TSN: 126488. Geography. Launch Interactive Map. Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of ...

Etymology: not stated [piping (L)]; shrill sounding (wing beat?)] Culex pipiens s.s. is the nominotypical member of the Pipiens Group and Subgroup. The species has 20 synonyms, and one subspecies — pallens Coquillett —with its 17 synonyms. Culex pipiens s.l. is essentially global in distribution Populations exhibit morphological, physiological and bionomic differences and the taxonomic ...

SUMMARY. The Northern House Mosquito Culex pipiens sensu stricto is one of the most important disease vector mosquitoes in temperate zones across the northern hemisphere, responsible for the emergence of West Nile Virus over the last two decades. It comprises two ecologically distinct forms. An aboveground form pipiens diapauses in winter and primarily bites birds, while a belowground form ...

Apr 14, 2016 · Culex restuans is similar but usually has a pair of whitish or silvery spots on top of thorax, one spot on each side of midline (these spots are lacking in C. pipiens) Internet References . live adult images plus distribution, hosts, habitat, and biology (Marin/Sonoma Mosquito & Vector Control, Cotati, California)

Jun 15, 2020 · Culex torrentium is regarded to be a sibling species of Cx. pipiens [5]. The other closely-related species, Cx. globocoxitus, is coupled at higher taxonomic level (i.e. subgroup Pipiens). Morphological characters and similar species. Culex pipiens is a medium-size mosquito (4-10 mm), brownish-coloured overall, without any obvious specific ...

Apr 16, 2024 · Adult female Culex mosquitoes lay eggs on the surface of fresh or stagnant water. Water sources can include barrels, horse troughs, ornamental ponds, unmaintained swimming pools, puddles, creeks, ditches, and marshy areas. A female Culex mosquito lays eggs one at a time. Eggs stick together to form a raft of 100 to 300 eggs.

Culex pipiens larvae are easily distinguished from Cx. restuans by the length and shape of the antennae. The characteristic antennal shape is difficult to see in the dipper but the slightly longer, constricted antennae and prominent antennal tufts can be discerned with practice. The multiple hair tufts on the siphon can be used as a diagnostic ...

Dec 1, 2012 · The taxonomic history of Culex pipiens (1758-present) is reviewed. The central question is whether Cx. pipiens is a single polytypic species or a complex of sibling species?