Researchers in Brazil announced Thursday the “presence of the Zika virus” in Culex mosquitos (the common house mosquito) in the eastern city of Recife.

Little is known about the mosquito species known as Culex lactator. But it belongs to a group of mosquitoes known to carry diseases and researchers are worried about what will happen.

About 175 of them are found in the United States, with the Anopheles quadrimaculatus, Culex pipiens, ... Mosquitoes use heat sensors around their mouthparts to detect the warmth of your body. 19.

Culex lactator, new species of tropical mosquito, discovered in Florida is 'concerning,' researcher says. As many as 17 nonnative mosquito species have presence in Florida. ...

Some research suggests that common Culex mosquitoes might be able to spread the Zika virus. Consumer Reports looks at the research.

When they really started processing their results, they scoured the literature and now estimate that up to 60 per cent of the Culex family do not lay eggs on the surface of water.

But the culex group can spread West Nile virus and St. Louis encephalitis, he said. "Essentially, we know nothing about Culex lactator 's ability to transmit pathogens. We don't have a clear idea ...

The mosquito species Culex modestus has been found in Finland for the first time. In Southern Europe it is known to spread West Nile virus, but it is highly unlikely for the disease to occur in ...