Montana Mosquito Surveillance
Culiseta incidens
Species: Culiseta incidens
Importance:
This species is an experimental vector of WEE, SLE and JBE; it has not been found naturally infected with arboviruses. This species readily attacks cattle and when numerous may be an important livestock pest.
Biology:
This species overwinters as an adult. Eggs are laid in long narrow rafts on clear or semi-clear permanent pools.
Identifying Characteristics:
Rounded abdomen, base of wing vein Sc with row of setae ventrally, hindtarsomeres with narrow pale bands, wing with dense patches of dark scales.