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culex

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A genus of dipterous insects, including the gnat and mosquito.

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However, the West Nile virus is primarily transmitted by Culex mosquitoes, which are most active around dawn and dusk, while Zika is spread by Aedes mosquitoes, which usually bite during the day. Source: Internet

Roughly speaking, arboviral diseases such as yellow fever and dengue fever tend to be transmitted by Culicine species, not necessarily in the genus Culex. Source: Internet

Transmission West Nile virus maintains itself in nature by cycling between mosquitoes in the genus Culex and certain species of birds. Source: Internet

The proboscis of a female mosquito—here a southern house mosquito (Culex quinquefasciatus)—pierces the epidermis and dermis to allow it to feed on human blood from a capillary : this one is almost fully tumescent. Source: Internet

Seeing his iconic crystals, hearing the Final Fantasy music, and finally taking down Culex was one of the most satisfying moment of the entire game. Source: Internet

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