culex

[ kyoo-leks ]

noun

, plural cu·li·ces [kyoo, -l, uh, -seez].

1. any of numerous mosquitoes constituting the widespread genus Culex, distinguished by the habit in the adult of holding the body parallel to the feeding or resting surface, as the common house mosquito, C. pipiens.

culex

/ ˈkjuːlɛks /

noun

1. any mosquito of the genus Culex, such as C. pipiens, the common mosquito

Other Words From

• cu·li·cine [kyoo, -l, uh, -sahyn, -sin], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of culex¹

< New Latin (Linnaeus); Latin: gnat, midge

Word History and Origins

Origin of culex¹

C15: from Latin: midge, gnat; related to Old Irish cuil gnat

Example Sentences

Los Angeles County is home to several types of mosquitoes, including multiple kinds of culex mosquitoes that spread West Nile virus, usually in the summer months.

From Los Angeles Times

The Southern house mosquito, a type of Culex mosquito, typically lays its eggs in fresh or stagnant water, like a muddy puddle where a seasonal river once flowed.

From Los Angeles Times

The Culex thriambus enjoys areas along rivers and streams in foothill communities.

From Los Angeles Times

Six types of mosquitoes are found in California, but only the Culex mosquito can carry West Nile virus.

From Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles County is home to several types of mosquitoes, including multiple kinds of culex mosquitoes that spread West Nile virus, usually in the summer months.

From Los Angeles Times