noun
- A genus of mosquitoes that includes the common house mosquito and other species that can transmit diseases such as West Nile virus.
Usage: scientific/technical term; usually capitalized when referring to the genus
Examples
- Culex mosquitoes are found in urban and suburban areas around the world.
- The Culex genus includes several species that are vectors for West Nile virus.
- Researchers studied Culex pipiens to understand how the mosquito transmits disease.
- Culex mosquitoes are most active during warm months.
- Control of Culex populations is important for public health in many regions.