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16. Culcx floridanus, D. and K. A very small southern species, recorded 

 from Charlotte for July and August. 



17. Culex melanurus, Coquillett. A dark-colored species of wide range 

 which apparently does not- bite. Our only record is from White Lake (Bladen 

 County) in May. 



18. Culex pcccator, D. and K. A rather small southern species, recorded 

 from Arkansas, and from Charlotte in our State in August. Apparently a fre- 

 quenter of caves and tree-holes. Not known whether it bites. 



19. Culex quinquefasciatus, Say. This is probably our most abundant and 

 universally-present house-frequenting mosquito. Larvae abundant in raiubarrels, 

 cisterns, troughs, temporary pools, sluggish and foul water, etc. Corresponds to 

 the common C. pipiens of the northern States. Taken in east, central and west 

 parts of the State, — April, May, June, July, August, September, October and 

 November. 



20. Ctilex restuans, Theobald. In general character like the preceeding, 

 but not so abundant, nor breeding in so foul water. Our records are from the 

 central and west parts of the State, — June and October. 



21. Culex salinarius, Coquillett. A species of wide range, though also occur- 

 ring close to coast, hence the name. Enters houses. Taken in east and central 

 parts of the State, — May, August, September^ October and November. 



22. Culex territans, Walker. A rather small, dark species which perhaps 

 does not bite persons. Our only records are for Charlotte and Blowing Rock, 

 — August. 



23. Culiseta inornatus, (Will.) Dyar. A rather large species which freely 

 bites cattle and horses, perhaps in preference to man. Of wide range but our 

 few records are from Wilmington and Charlotte, — INIarch. 



24. Mansonia perturbans, (Walk.) Dyar. The larva lives in mud at roots 

 of aquatic plants, not coming to surface for air. A species of wide range. 

 Enters houses. A fierce biter. Taken in east, central and Avest parts of the 

 State, — June, July and August. 



25. Megarhinus septentrionalis, Dyar and Knab. A very large mosquito 

 with metallic blue lustre, often found on flowers. Taken east, central and west 

 in the State, — July, August, September and October. 



2(5. Ortlwpodomyia signifier, Coquillet. A wide-spread species not positively 

 known to bite. Our only records are from Raleigh and Charlotte, — October. 



27. Psorophora ciliata, (Fab.) Rob. — Des. A large species with erect scales 

 on the legs giving fringed appearance. Ready biter and goes indoors, but not 

 usually abundant in houses. Taken in eastern and central parts of State, — May, 

 June, August, October. 



28. PsoropJiora columhae, Dyar and Knab. A day as well as evening biter. 

 Seldom indoors. East and central parts of State, — May, July, August. 



29. PsoropJiora discolor, Coquillett. Our only record is from Charlotte, — 

 July and August. 



30. Psorophora houmrdi, Coquillet. A large species, of which our only 

 record is Charlotte, — without indication of month. 



