Aussie Mozzie

[Sailfish]

Hows this for a Mozzie? Taken with an Olympus while out fishing one day. I won't take my Canon on the water! Lucky they grow em big here, and I don't need a macro :D

http://members.iinet.net.au/~sailfish/pics/mozzie.jpg

[lomond]

Ouch, That's a big Aussie Mozzie .

Great shot and your right keep that Canon safe.

[einsteinsauntie]

Never seen an Aussie Mozzie those colours before but then maybe I've never taken the time to focus before slapping!

[witchy]

Never seen an Aussie Mozzie those colours before but then maybe I've never taken the time to focus before slapping!

LOL :D

[Andy_T]

Looks evil ... but then again, what do I know about the true colours of indigenous mozzies ... I am with Einstein's aunt on that one :lol:

Best regards,
Andy

[RockOne]

Nice detailed photo. Different to the mozzies we get here..they are all grey !

[Sailfish]

Well its probably not what you would call your 'standard' mozzie. But I'm sure it would bite just the same. I did have some fantastic colour to it.


Mal

[skade]

Great shot! Sure does look huge!

[Paul_O]

Sailfish,

I just saw this article at http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,15662292-1248,00.html and from what I see it looks very similar, well at least very different to our regular mosquitos. Maybe your the first to bring one into the country :shock:
Maybe it's worth getting in touch with the Inspection & Quarantine Services?

New killer mozzie on our doorstep

By Damien Stannard
June 19, 2005
From: The Sunday Mail (Qld)


http://network.news.com.au/image/0,10114,5018876,00.jpg




A MOSQUITO capable of spreading potentially fatal diseases is on the verge of spreading to mainland Queensland, experts warn.

The Asian tiger mosquito, which carries such diseases as dengue fever, Ross River fever and Japanese encephalitis, has been found on at least 10 inhabited islands in Torres Strait, between Australia and Papua New Guinea.

The closest is Coconut Island, about 50km from the mainland.

Because of the mosquito's ability to survive in cooler climates, it is feared it could eventually spread to Australia's southern capitals if nothing is done to check its progress. Tropical Public Health Unit senior medical entomologist Brian Montgomery said time was running out to contain the disease-carrying insect, which is named for its distinct striped patterns and aggressive biting habits.

[Sailfish]

Sailfish,

I just saw this article at http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,15662292-1248,00.html and from what I see it looks very similar, well at least very different to our regular mosquitos. Maybe your the first to bring one into the country :shock:
Maybe it's worth getting in touch with the Inspection & Quarantine Services?

New killer mozzie on our doorstep

By Damien Stannard
June 19, 2005
From: The Sunday Mail (Qld)





A MOSQUITO capable of spreading potentially fatal diseases is on the verge of spreading to mainland Queensland, experts warn.

The Asian tiger mosquito, which carries such diseases as dengue fever, Ross River fever and Japanese encephalitis, has been found on at least 10 inhabited islands in Torres Strait, between Australia and Papua New Guinea.

The closest is Coconut Island, about 50km from the mainland.

Because of the mosquito's ability to survive in cooler climates, it is feared it could eventually spread to Australia's southern capitals if nothing is done to check its progress. Tropical Public Health Unit senior medical entomologist Brian Montgomery said time was running out to contain the disease-carrying insect, which is named for its distinct striped patterns and aggressive biting habits.

WOW, interesting read! I might just have to follow that up!?!?!?!
Thanks.

[Andy_T]

Well, I sure hope you swatted it for good :wink:

Best regards,
Andy

[Beeclose]

Looks like a Dengue Mossie to me, They only bite in daylight hours and are striped, You need plenty of repellent.