Posted on June 8, 2020 By Michael Griffiths
There are more than 34 mosquitoes species native to the UK, some of which bite and create a nuisance. The most prevalent species, often misidentified as a gnat, is Culex pipiens; it doesn’t bite but is almost indistinguishable from Culex molestus which does.
Some mosquitoes found in the UK, such as the Asian tiger mosquito, are capable of transmitting dengue and chikungunya fevers.
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That’s a good closeup of something most of us would rather not have any interaction with.
I don’t disagree with that, Steve. 🙂
Thanks, Steve. I don’t go out on the marsh at this time of year unless liberally sprayed with insect repellent.
DH Lawrence penned a delightful poem titled “The Mosquito”. An excerpt:
“Queer, how you stalk and prowl the air
In circles and evasions, enveloping me,
Ghoul on wings
Winged Victory.”
The marsh mosquitoes are biting well at the moment; thank goodness for Jungle Formula. 🙂