Mansonia

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Mansonia: //mænˈsoʊniə//

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Summary

Mansonia is a genus of insects in the family Culicidae, which encompasses certain species of flies, commonly referred to as mosquitoes. The genus is patronymic, named after Sir Patrick Manson, recognized for his significant contributions to parasitology and tropical medicine. Mansonia also refers to a separate genus of plants in the family Malvaceae, but in this context, it specifically relates to the flying insects.

Tags

• Culicidae
• mosquitoes
• Mansonia
• tropical medicine