Culex australicus is a species of mosquito within the genus Culex, and within the C. pipiens group. It is endemic to Australia, of which the city Melbourne, Victoria is its type locality.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Culex australicus 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.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera
- Family
- Culicidae
- Genus
- Culex
- Species
- Culex australicus
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