Origins of urban human-biting mosquito shed light on uptick in West Nile virus spillover from birds to humans

Evolutionary biologists have long believed that the human-biting mosquito, Culex pipiens form molestus, evolved from the bird ...
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Researchers trace the ancient origins of an urban mosquito species

New research has uncovered the ancient origins of an urban mosquito species, Culex pipiens form molestus, also known as the ...
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There are 61 types of mosquitoes in SC during summer but this one is among the worst. Here’s why

It’s no secret that mosquitoes can be quite the nuisance across South Carolina. There are at least 61 different species of mosquitoes that exist in the Palmetto State, the South Carolina ...
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Study uncovers origins of London Underground mosquito, shedding light on West Nile virus transmission

Using whole-genome data from approx. 350 contemporary and historical mosquitoes, researchers, led by Princeton University and including scientists from London’s Natural History Museum, show that the ...
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Mosquitoes Have Started Appearing in One of The Last Places on Earth Without Them

Mosquitoes have been discovered in Iceland in a first for the island nation, which has long been one of the world's ...

Mosquitoes Have Been Found in Iceland for the First Time Ever

Alfreðsson told RUV, Iceland’s national public broadcasting service, that the mosquitoes were the first ever spotted on ...