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