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Culicidae Culex sp.
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 Hello!

On my wall, today 2nd November, 7-8mm. Near Lincoln UK.

I think this is a female Culex sp., is it possible from these pics to say any more?

3 pics + 1 crop

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 pic 3, the spike tip!
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 Culex pipiens or torrentium
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 Wow thanks Tony, an either or is good! Smile
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