Common house mosquito (Culex pipiens). Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a male common house mosquito head,showing its compound eyes,antennae and mouthparts. Culex pipiens is the most common mosquito in Britain. Only female mosquitoes bite humans,males feed off nectar. The females of this mosquito are vectors of diseases including West Nile virus and Japanese encephalitis. Note the feathery antennae and lack of piercing mouthparts in the male. Magnification: x60,when printed 10 cm wide | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Gschmeissner, Steve |
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