Tag Archives: Toxorhynchites rutilus

08.25.2021 The buzz here is about beauty

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Steve Gingold

I actually have not heard these buzz at all. Those who know me are aware that a mosquito almost killed me and I hate them. Well, that changed when I met this one. They only eat nectar and the youths … Continue reading →

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08.08.2020 Glinda the good mosquito

Posted on August 8, 2020 by Steve Gingold

Not exactly a good witch but not a bad mosquito either.  Elephant mosquitoes-Toxorhynchites rutilus don’t pursue blood meals but sip flower nectar such as that of this Boneset Thoroughwort-Eupatorium perfoliatum. Although it looks to be in danger, the Leather Bug aka … Continue reading →

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