nick2 Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Something that looks like a mosquito has just landed on me, but it didn't make that noise they make when they fly. Is it a pseudo-mozzie ? It's dead now BTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgksheff Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Technically speaking we do have mosquitoes/gnats from the Family Culicidae. 32 different species have been recorded. (They are distinct from midges which belong to the Ceratopogonidae.) There are 25 species of the genus Anopheles which carry malaria and whilst at least one of them has been recorded in England it is thought that these have been isolated individuals that have arrived by plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristian Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 I'm off to bed. I read this thread as 'Do we have proper moustaches in the UK ?'. Must be tred.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggletail Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 I once got enormously noshed by a mosi in Australia a couple of years ago - man the humidity that night - never experienced anything like it - makes you horny as hell, though:D Draggles brain kicks in 'do not tell forum members about the passion outside our campervan that night' Sorry, anyway, Mrs Draggle saw a programme the other night ... it seems that if you have smelly feet, mosis won't bite you. Have never experienced a real mosi in this country though Nick - maybe my feet are cleaner here:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deavon Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Something keeps bashing it's head against my lampshade... it seems to have evil intent. (Must stop leaving the windows and curtains open with lights ablaze!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggletail Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 I have the kitchen door open with light on - Moths everywhere:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggletail Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Could be worse. Could be 'Goths' On second thoughts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deavon Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 I think it is a Goth! (lesser spotted) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggletail Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Originally posted by Deavon I think it is a Goth! (lesser spotted) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goddess Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Yes we do. If you get to swat one and there is a red blob on your wall etc. it is the blood of its last victim. They are the pregnant female mozzies who are out feeding. They are particularly worse if you live near trees and water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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