Psorophora ciliata
| Psorophora ciliata | |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Larva | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Culicidae |
| Genus: | Psorophora |
| Species: | P. ciliata |
| Binomial name | |
| Psorophora ciliata Fabricius, 1794 | |
| Range of P. ciliata north of Mexico | |
| Synonyms | |
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Psorophora ciliata is a species of large mosquito indigenous to North America east of the continental divide. It is one of thirteen species of the genus that reside in the continental United States. The mosquito has been referred to as the “gallinipper” or “shaggy-legged gallinipper” due to its tendency for aggressive behavior.