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Culex
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OverviewAI-generated
Culex is a genus of insects within the family Culicidae, order Diptera, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, and kingdom Animalia. The taxon was established by Linnaeus in 1758 and is classified as an accepted group under the parent taxon Culicinae. It is also known by the common name Mustik.
The organisms inhabit marine, brackish, and freshwater environments. Records of Culex include occurrences from countries such as Mexico, with specimens held by institutions like INDRE-SSA. The genus has been referenced in 229 other encyclopedia articles.
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Species
GENUS
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumArthropoda
- ClassInsecta
- OrderDiptera
- FamilyCulicidae
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via GBIF
Museum specimens
- Specimen records
- 3,664
- With media
- 197
- Family
- Culicidae
- Collections
- INDRE-SSA
- Recorded in
- Mexico
Research
13,037 papers- Culex modestus: the overlooked mosquito vector.Parasites & vectors · 2023
- Culex-Transmitted Diseases: Mechanisms, Impact, and Future Control Strategies using Wolbachia.Viruses · 2024
- Revision of the Educator Group of Culex (Melanoconion) (Diptera, Culicidae).Journal of medical entomology · 2022
- Taxonomic history, biology and ecology of Culex (Microculex) (Diptera: Culicidae).Acta tropica · 2024
- Is Culex modestus a New Usutu virus vector?Parasites & vectors · 2024
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Encyclopedic overview
7 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- Description
- Life cycle
- Vector of disease
- Diversity
- References
- External links
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Culex or typical mosquitoes are a genus of mosquitoes, several species of which serve as vectors of one or more important diseases of birds, humans, and other animals. The diseases they vector include arbovirus infections such as West Nile virus, Japanese encephalitis, or St. Louis encephalitis, but also filariasis and avian malaria. They occur worldwide except for the extreme northern parts of the temperate zone, and are the most common form of mosquito encountered in some major U.S. cities, such as Los Angeles.
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