Psorophora ferox is a medium-sized mosquito native to much of North and South America. It inhabits wet woodlands, laying its eggs in temporary pools filled with rainwater. Larvae develop during summer in North America. They are aggressive feeders and give painful bites. The mosquito is reported to be active during both day and night.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of White-footed Woods Mosquito being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Psorophora longipalpus
- Psorophora cyanescens
- Aedes triseriatus
- Aedes hendersoni
- Toxorhynchites moctezuma
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera
- Family
- Culicidae
- Genus
- Psorophora
- Species
- Psorophora ferox
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