Psorophora longipalpus
Randolph & O'Neill, 1944
Psorophora longipalpus is a mosquito in the Culicidae, first described by Randolph and O'Neill in 1944. It belongs to the Psorophora, which includes some of the largest and most aggressive mosquitoes in North America. The genus is known for containing predatory species whose larvae feed on other aquatic insects.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Psorophora longipalpus: /ˌsoʊˈrɒfərə lɒnˈdʒɪpælˌpəs/
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Distribution
Present in Middle America and North America according to GBIF distribution records.
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Taxonomic status
Catalogue of Life lists Psorophora longipalpus as a synonym, while GBIF and NCBI treat it as an accepted . The iNaturalist page shows 157 observations.