Culex tarsalis, also known as Western Encephalitis Mosquito,[1] is a mosquito species that appears in southern California. The species has black and white banding on the legs.
The species is a major vector of Saint Louis encephalitis and Western equine encephalitis virus in the western USA.[2] It is also a confirmed vector of West Nile virus.[3][4][5]
Culex tarsalis, also known as Western Encephalitis Mosquito, is a mosquito species that appears in southern California. The species has black and white banding on the legs.
The species is a major vector of Saint Louis encephalitis and Western equine encephalitis virus in the western USA. It is also a confirmed vector of West Nile virus.
