Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Culex pipiens ?

Posted by kristobal21 on 10-08-2017 12:19
#1

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 ?

Posted by atylotus on 10-08-2017 12:45
#2

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 12:45

Posted by kristobal21 on 10-08-2017 15:06
#3

Thank you :)