Unbanded Saltmarsh Mosquito (Culex salinarius)

Unbanded Saltmarsh Mosquito, a reference photo — Photo: Carnegie Institution of Washington · No restrictions (licence)

Culex salinarius, the unbanded saltmarsh mosquito, is a species of mosquito in the family Culicidae.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Unbanded Saltmarsh 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

Culex quinquefasciatus
Culex pipiens
Culex restuans
Culex orbostiensis
Aedes cinereus
Culex territans

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Culicidae
Genus: Culex
Species: Culex salinarius

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