- Breeding site characteristics[edit]. Culex pipiens reproduce in bodies of water—specifically in flood-prone areas and in standing water.
- In general, Culex pipiens take on a pale-to-light brown color, and are adorned with lighter stripes on the abdomen.
- In North America, Culex pipiens is often confused with Cx. quinquefasciatus Say, with which it extensively hybridizes wherever the two species overlap.
- Culex pipiens females have recently been found infected by Batai virus in Germany [41], but the vector competence* of the species is unknown.
- Use of bioassay and microplate assay to detect and measure insecticide resistance in field populations of Culex pipiens from filariasis endemic areas of Egypt.
- Description. Culex pipiens allergenic extract is used in allergenic testing. DrugBank. See also: ... View More ... 1 Synonyms. Culex pipiens. 45KA5D7541.
- Description. Culex pipiens, commonly referred to as the common house mosquito, is a member of the order Diptera (Fly).
- The definition and phylogenetic placement of the autogenous molestus form of Culex pipiens has puzzled entomologists for decades.
- The northern house mosquito (Culex pipiens) is one of approximately 60 mosquito species that can be infected by West Nile virus.
- Mosquito This mosquito is aptly named as it is frequently found in houses. Culex pipiens can also make outdoor activities unpleasant for most of us.
- House Mosquitoes of the U.S.A., Culex pipiens Complex. ... The Culex pipiens complex in North America is represented by four members.
- This soft, dusty brow insect with a body less than a quarter inch long, is probably Culex pipiens, one of more than 2,500 different species of mosquitoes.
- Culex pipiens is the dominant enzootic (bird-to-bird) and bridge (bird-to-human) vector of WNV in urbanized areas in the northeast and north-central US (1).
