How many kinds of mosquitoes are there?
Here in Walton county, we have about 40 different types (or species) of mosquitoes. In Florida, there are 76 different species form 12 different genera, approximately 30 of which occur throughout the entire state. In North America, there are about 1,200 different types. There are over 3,000 species of mosquitoes worldwide. Each type of mosquito has a common name and a scientific name. An example of this would be the gallinipper, also known as Psorophora ciliata.
About 3000 species of mosquitoes have been described on a world-wide basis. Approximately 150 are known to occur in North America. The term “Mosquito State”; is appropriate for New Jersey because 63 species of mosquitoes have been found within its boundaries, to date. Scientists group species by genus on the basis of the physical characteristics they share. The 3000 mosquito species found in the world are divided among 28 different genera. The genus Aedes contains some of the worst pests. Many members of the genus Anopheles have the ability to transmit human malaria. Ten different genera occur in New Jersey including: Aedes, Anopheles, Culex, Culiseta, Coquillettidia, Psorophora, Orthopodomyia, Uranotaenia, Toxorhynchites and Wyeomyia. It is sometimes more convenient to group mosquitoes by the breeding habitat they use. The major habitat groups found in New Jersey include: “Snowpool Mosquitoes”, “Floodwater Mosquitoes”, “Swamp Breeding Mosquitoes” and “Container Breeding Mosquitoes”. W
About 3,000 species of mosquitoes have been described on a world-wide basis. Approximately 150 are known to occur in North America. Scientists group species by genus on the basis of the physical characteristics they share. The 3,000 mosquito species found in the world are divided among 28 different genera. The genus Aedes contains some of the worst pests. Many members of the genus Anopheles have the ability to transmit human malaria.
Here in Charlotte county, we have about 37 different types (or species) of mosquitoes. In Florida, there are 76 different species form 12 different genera, approximately 30 of which occur throughout the entire state. In North America, there are about 1,200 different types. There are over 3,000 species of mosquitoes worldwide. Each type of mosquito has a common name and a scientific name. An example of this would be the gallinipper, also known as Psorophora ciliata.
