Psorophora cyanescens

(Coquillett, 1902)

Psorophora cyanescens is a mosquito in the , first described by Coquillett in 1902. The species belongs to the Psorophora, which includes several predatory mosquito species whose feed on other aquatic . are found across a broad geographic range spanning the Caribbean, Middle America, North America, and South America. Specific details about its biology and remain limited in the available literature.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Psorophora cyanescens: /ˌsoʊrəˈfɔrə saɪəˈnɛsɛnz/

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Distribution

Caribbean, Middle America, North America, and South America. GBIF distribution records indicate presence across these regions, with iNaturalist documenting over 1,200 observations.

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Taxonomic history

Originally described as Culex cyanescens by Coquillett in 1902, later transferred to the Psorophora.