culex

[US]/ˈkjuː.lɛks/
[UK]/ˈkjuː.lɛks/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A genus of mosquitoes commonly found in North America and Europe.; Culex mosquitoes.
Word Forms
Pluralculexes

Phrases & Collocations

culex mosquito

culex species

culex pipiens

culex quinquefasciatus

culex tarsalis

culex breeding

culex habitat

culex control

culex surveillance

culex vector

Example Sentences

culex mosquitoes are known to transmit various diseases.

the culex genus includes many species found worldwide.

researchers study culex behavior to understand disease transmission.

culex pipiens is commonly found in urban areas.

preventing culex breeding is essential for public health.

the larvae of culex can be found in stagnant water.

culex species are often active during the evening hours.

controlling culex populations is a priority for vector management.

culex mosquitoes are attracted to carbon dioxide and body heat.

some repellents are effective against culex mosquitoes.

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