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Aedes auridorsumObserver
stickgrubDescription
Biting in rainforest (midday). Large, golden scaled
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Genus CulexObserver
mozziebitesDescription
This is a specimen of a mosquito species yet to be formally described known as "Culex Marks 32" Adult female mosquito collected in carbon dioxide baited "encephalitis virus surveillance" trap. There are still many species of mosquito in Australia yet to be formally described, see this articel for more information and why naming mozzies is important https://theconversation.com/why-naming-all-our-mozzies-is-important-for-fighting-disease-92379
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Genus AedesObserver
mozziebitesDescription
Adult female mosquito collected in carbon dioxide baited "encephalitis virus surveillance" trap.
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Culex edwardsiObserver
mozziebitesDescription
Adult female mosquito collected in carbon dioxide baited "encephalitis virus surveillance" trap.
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saltmarshsteveDescription
collected in CO2 baited EVS trap. for ID info see https://www.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/Corp/Documents/Health-for/Mosquitoes/PDF/Kimberley-adult-mosquito-photographic-key.pdf
https://www.gbif.org/species/1649802
