Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Culicidae ID

Posted by parnassius on 09-12-2018 15:33
#1

I photographed this Culicidae at Magliano Alfieri, Piedmont (Italy) at 300 mt above sea level, on October 230h, 2016. Is it the common Culex pipens?

Posted by Tony Irwin on 09-12-2018 16:51
#2

Not certain, but could be Ochlerotatus punctor.

Posted by parnassius on 09-12-2018 22:38
#3

Great thanks! Is the genus sure?

Posted by Tony Irwin on 10-12-2018 00:22
#4

No. The other possibility is a Culex species. Have you got any more photos from different angles?
Looking at the abdominal markings, I'm more inclined to think Culex now.

Edited by Tony Irwin on 10-12-2018 00:26

Posted by parnassius on 10-12-2018 10:39
#5

Unfortunately this is the only photo I have...