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Probably Culex species
Jacqueline Burrell
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Posted on 24-01-2009 16:24
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Apologies for the poor image. This is an example of the small mosquitoes we have in Egypt all year round, although their numbers do diminish in the winter. Their bite is weak and is an irritant that lasts little more that 20 minutes.
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Tony Irwin
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My best guess is Culex species
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