Larvae of Toxorhynchites rutilus septentrionalis

Note: Lateral mouth brushes modified for grasping prey.

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Adult Toxorhynchites rutilus septentrionalis

Note: Proboscis long, tapered, and strongly recurved,  to obtain nectar from flowers.

Adult Toxorhynchites rutilus septentrionalis

 

Photo: L. Minter, 2007

Photo: L. Minter, 2007

Photo: L. Minter, 2007

Predatory Mosquito, Toxorhynchites rutilus septentrionalis