Southern House Mosquito vs Gatekeeper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southern House Mosquito | Gatekeeper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Culex quinquefasciatus | Pyronia tithonus |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Culicidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 34-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Tropics and subtropics worldwide | Western Europe, Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Southern House Mosquito
A tropical and subtropical mosquito that breeds in polluted water. It transmits lymphatic filariasis and is a major nuisance biter at night.
Did You Know?
It thrives in organically polluted water that most other mosquito species cannot tolerate.
Gatekeeper
A common warm-brown butterfly often seen basking on hedgerow flowers in high summer. It has distinctive twin white pupils within the eye-spots on its forewings.
Did You Know?
Its alternative name 'Hedge Brown' reflects its strong association with hedgerow habitats.