Culex infula

Culex (Oculeomyia) infula is a species of mosquito belonging to the genus Culex.

It is found in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka,[1] Thailand, and Vietnam.

[2][3] Adults mainly feeds on cattle but infrequently shows a low proportion of human and bird blood meals.

Larvae can be found in water courses with high content of algal populations.

[4] In 1998, the species was identified as a vector of Japanese encephalitis virus.