White-footed Woods Mosquito
Psorophora ferox (Humboldt, 1819)
Names
| English | White-footed Woods Mosquito |
|---|---|
| Dutch | — |
| Spanish | — |
| Chinese | — |
| Sranan Tongo | maskita (general name for the group) |
| Scientific name | Psorophora ferox (Humboldt, 1819) |
About this species
Psorophora ferox is a medium-sized mosquito native to much of North and South America. It inhabits wet woodlands, laying its eggs in temporary pools filled with rainwater. Larvae develop during summer in North America. They are aggressive feeders and give painful bites. The mosquito is reported to be active during both day and night.
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Psorophora ferox is een muggensoort uit de familie van de steekmuggen (Culicidae). De wetenschappelijke naam van de soort is voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1819 door Humboldt.
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Psorophora ferox es un mosquito de tamaño mediano originario de gran parte del Continente Americano. Habita en bosques húmedos, poniendo sus huevos en charcas temporales llenas de agua de lluvia. Las larvas se desarrollan durante el verano en América del Norte. Son animales agresivos al alimentarse y dan mordiscos dolorosos. Este mosquito está activo tanto de día como de noche.
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Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Arthropoda |
| Class | Insecta |
| Order | Diptera |
| Family | Culicidae |
| Genus | Psorophora |
In Suriname
Where it has been recorded
- Paramaribo34
- Para5
- Sipaliwini1
Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.
