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Scientists Predict Mega Mosquito Spike in Florida

by Steph Spencer

Gallnipper © Sean McCann

The shaggy-haired gallnipper sounds imposing enough based on name alone, but what has people talking is its size. With up to a 6.7 milimeter wingspan, this ginormous mosquito, whose proper name is psorophora ciliata is among the largest in the United States.

Entomologists at the University of Florida are predicting that, once the rainy season arrives, the state will experience a population spike of these bitey monsters for the second consecutive summer.

Read more about this in The Toronto Star

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About the Author

Stephanie Spencer is a freelance travel writer from Canada who has been held captive by the travel industry for over 13 years. An incurable smart aleck, notorious purple fanatic, hat person, and ukulele player of questionable abilities, Stephanie explores the geeky side of travel on her blog A Nerd At Large, and dispenses random quirkiness as @ANerdAtLarge on Twitter. She truly believes that anything is possible with enough determination and copious amounts of chocolate.