A Mosquito Psorophora ferox (Humboldt 1819) (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae)
This document provides an in-depth profile of the mosquito species Psorophora ferox, commonly known as the white-footed woods mosquito. Native to North and South America, this mosquito is prevalent in woodland environments with intermittent pools. While it is not a major vector for human pathogens,...
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This document provides an in-depth profile of the mosquito species Psorophora ferox, commonly known as the white-footed woods mosquito. Native to North and South America, this mosquito is prevalent in woodland environments with intermittent pools. While it is not a major vector for human pathogens, it is known for its persistent and painful bites. The article details the mosquito’s life cycle, distribution, and medical significance, highlighting its role in transmitting certain viruses in laboratory settings. Management recommendations include avoiding outdoor activities during peak mosquito activity and using EPA-registered repellents.
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| spelling | doaj-art-6bc4b0f226344abb942944910a59a14f2025-01-30T05:38:51ZengThe University of Florida George A. Smathers LibrariesEDIS2576-00092025-01-012015810.32473/edis-in1100-2015A Mosquito Psorophora ferox (Humboldt 1819) (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae)Christopher J. Holderman0C. Roxanne Connelly1University of FloridaUniversity of Florida This document provides an in-depth profile of the mosquito species Psorophora ferox, commonly known as the white-footed woods mosquito. Native to North and South America, this mosquito is prevalent in woodland environments with intermittent pools. While it is not a major vector for human pathogens, it is known for its persistent and painful bites. The article details the mosquito’s life cycle, distribution, and medical significance, highlighting its role in transmitting certain viruses in laboratory settings. Management recommendations include avoiding outdoor activities during peak mosquito activity and using EPA-registered repellents. https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/138252Culicidaemosquito |
| spellingShingle | Christopher J. Holderman C. Roxanne Connelly A Mosquito Psorophora ferox (Humboldt 1819) (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae) EDIS Culicidae mosquito |
| title | A Mosquito Psorophora ferox (Humboldt 1819) (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae) |
| title_full | A Mosquito Psorophora ferox (Humboldt 1819) (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae) |
| title_fullStr | A Mosquito Psorophora ferox (Humboldt 1819) (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae) |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Mosquito Psorophora ferox (Humboldt 1819) (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae) |
| title_short | A Mosquito Psorophora ferox (Humboldt 1819) (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae) |
| title_sort | mosquito psorophora ferox humboldt 1819 insecta diptera culicidae |
| topic | Culicidae mosquito |
| url | https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/138252 |
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