Culicidae

**Definition:** A family of the order DIPTERA that comprises the mosquitoes. The larval stages are aquatic, and the adults can be recognized by the characteristic WINGS, ANIMAL venation, the scales along the wing veins, and the long proboscis. Many species are of particular medical importance.

**Tree numbers:** - B01.050.500.131.617.720.500.500.750.712.500.875

**Synonyms:** - Mosquitoes - Mosquitos