Family Culicidae Flashcards
1
Q
When you hear Culcidae, what do you think of?
A
Mosquitoes!
2
Q
Common Name:
A
Mosquitoes
3
Q
Culcidae Identification:
A
Pair of wings, long thin legs, long proboscis, long antennae, palps may be short or long
4
Q
Culcidae Pathogenesis and lesions:
A
Transmit many diseases and pathogens:
Rift valley fever
Equine encephalitis
Heartworm of dogs
5
Q
Zoontic Effects?
A
In Humans, Transmit: Malaria, filariasis, yellow fever, dengue, encephalitis, Rift Valley Fever and biting stress
