The mosquito Culex lactator has been found in Miami-Dade, Collier and Lee counties. COURTESY PHOTO Another new mosquito species has made its way across the tropics into Florida, making a permanent home in at least three counties. Scientists are concerned because of the rate of new mosquitoes arriving in Florida and the potential for
Lead author Lawrence Reeves uses a tool known as an aspirator to collect mosquito specimens. LAWRENCE REEVES / COURTESY UF/IFAS Another new mosquito species has made its way across the tropics into Florida, making a permanent home in at least three counties. Scientists are concerned because of the rate of new mosquitoes arriving in Florida
Culex lactator COURTESY PHOTO Another new mosquito species has made its way across the tropics into Florida, making a permanent home in at least three counties. Scientists are concerned because of the rate of new mosquitoes arriving in Florida and the potential for them to transmit mosquito-borne diseases. A mosquito known only by its scientific