Culiseta bergrothi
| Culiseta bergrothi | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Culicidae |
| Genus: | Culiseta |
| Species: | C. bergrothi
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| Binomial name | |
| Culiseta bergrothi (Edwards, 1921)
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Culiseta bergrothi is a species of mosquito of the Culiseta genus.
Distribution
[edit]This species has been observed in various regions of northern Europe, including Estonia and Sweden.[1][2] Its presence has been documented in specific provinces of Sweden and other northern habitats, often linked to forested wetlands and areas with seasonal flooding.[1]
Ecology
[edit]This species is associated with cold climates and is often found in habitats such as wetlands, bogs, and areas with abundant vegetation. Like other members of the genus Culiseta, it likely prefers environments with standing water for larval development. Seasonal flooding, particularly from melting snow, plays a significant role in shaping its habitat. It has been shown experimentally that the larvae of this species are capable of coprophagy.[3] The life cycle of Culiseta bergrothi follows the typical mosquito stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. The development duration depends on environmental conditions, such as temperature and food availability.
References
[edit]- ^ a b Kirik, Heli; Trummeleht, Lea; Kurtina, Olavi (2022-02-03). "Rediscovering the mosquito fauna (Diptera: Culicidae) of Estonia: an annotated checklist with distribution maps and DNA evidence". Zootaxa. 5094 (2): 261–287. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.5094.2.3. ISSN 1175-5334.
- ^ Schäfer, Martina; Lundström, Jan O. (2001-07-01). "Comparison of Mosquito (Diptera: Culicidae) Fauna Characteristics of Forested Wetlands in Sweden". Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 94 (4): 576–582. doi:10.1603/0013-8746(2001)094[0576:comdcf]2.0.co;2. ISSN 0013-8746.
- ^ Nilsson, Curt (February 1983). "Coprophagy in larval Culiseta bergrothi (Diptera: Culicidae)". Hydrobiologia. 98 (3): 267–269. doi:10.1007/bf00021028. ISSN 0018-8158.
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