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Unidentified mosquito. The mosquitoes are a family of small, midge-like flies: the Culicidae. Although a few species are harmless or even useful to humanity, most are a nuisance because they suck blood from vertebrates, many of them attacking humans. In feeding on blood various species of mosquitoes transmit some of the most harmful human and livestock diseases. Some authorities argue accordingly that mosquitoes are the most dangerous animals on earth. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosquito
Spotted on Hibiscus sp. in a large semi-urban yard and garden in close proximity to a disturbed patch of remnant forest. This is the equatorial tropics of northern New Guinea.
Spotted on May 31, 2014
Submitted on May 31, 2014
3 Comments
Thanks Larry and Rob! My place is FULL of this species (and others) :-(
Hi Scott great images! These days I think of outings on the mountain as 'feeding the mosquitos'.
Great shot and info Frazier!