culex

American  

[kyoo-leks] / ˈkyu lɛks /

noun

plural

culices

1. any of numerous mosquitoes constituting the widespread genus Culex, distinguished by the habit in the adult of holding the body parallel to the feeding or resting surface, as the common house mosquito, C. pipiens.

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culex British  

/ ˈkjuːlɛks /

noun

1. any mosquito of the genus Culex, such as C. pipiens, the common mosquito

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Other Word Forms

• culicine adjective

Etymology

Origin of culex

< New Latin (Linnaeus); Latin: gnat, midge

Example Sentences

The California Public Health Department notes that there are a number of species within the Culex mosquito genus, which is a primary carrier of the virus, found throughout Los Angeles County.

From Los Angeles Times

These include Aedes detritus, commonly known as the saltmarsh mosquito, and Culex pipiens, or common house mosquito, all of which are known to bite humans and animals.

From BBC

Of particular concern right now are native Culex mosquitoes, which can transmit deadly West Nile virus, Diaz said.

From Los Angeles Times

Culex mosquitoes typically target birds rather than humans, and tend to be satisfied with one slurp of blood, making them comparatively less annoying than Aedes mosquitoes.

From Los Angeles Times

Mosquito control experts tout sterilization for being environmentally friendly because it doesn’t involve spraying chemicals and officials could potentially use it to target other disease spreaders — such as the region’s native Culex mosquito, a carrier of the deadly West Nile virus.

From Los Angeles Times