Psorophora longipalpus

Randolph & O'Neill, 1944

Psorophora longipalpus is a mosquito in the , 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 feed on other aquatic insects.

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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.

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