Gallinipper
Psorophora ciliata (Fabricius, 1794)
Names
| English | Gallinipper |
|---|---|
| Dutch | — |
| Spanish | — |
| Chinese | 纤毛鳞蚊 |
| Sranan Tongo | maskita (general name for the group) |
| Scientific name | Psorophora ciliata (Fabricius, 1794) |
About this species
Psorophora ciliata is a species of large mosquito indigenous to North America east of the continental divide. It is one of thirteen species of the genus that reside in the continental United States. The mosquito has been referred to as the “gallinipper” or “shaggy-legged gallinipper” due to its tendency to behave aggressively.
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Psorophora ciliata is een muggensoort uit de familie van de steekmuggen (Culicidae). De wetenschappelijke naam van de soort is voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1794 door Fabricius.
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Psorophora ciliata es una especie grande de mosquito originaria de América del Norte al este de la divisoria continental. Es una de las trece especies del género Psorophora que residen en los Estados Unidos continentales. Al mosquito se le ha llamado “ gallinípero ” o “gallinípero de patas peludas” debido a su comportamiento agresivo.
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Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Arthropoda |
| Class | Insecta |
| Order | Diptera |
| Family | Culicidae |
| Genus | Psorophora |
In Suriname
Where it has been recorded
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