Bird lover A real city dweller, Culex pipiens lives near people but feeds mainly on birds. Probably a major force in propagating West Nile outbreaks in bird populations. Distribution: Urban areas in temperate zones across the globe. Breeding habitat: Almost any water container; prefers polluted water. Feeding: Occasionally settles for humans and other mammals. Diseases: Besides perpetuating West Nile in birds, it may serve as a "bridge vector" that transmits the virus to people. |
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