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Culex tarsalis
Mosquito species From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Culex tarsalis, also known as Western Encephalitis Mosquito,[1] is a mosquito species that appears across North America. The species has black and white banding on the legs.
The species is a major vector of Saint Louis encephalitis and Western equine encephalitis virus in the western USA.[2] It is also a confirmed vector of West Nile virus.[3][4][5]
In California urban environments, the abundance of Culex tarsalis increases following rainfall, and it has been identified as a potential vector not only for zoonotic viruses but also for avian malaria parasites, particularly Plasmodium species that infect wild birds.[6]
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