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Mosquitoes are one of the most infamous of all insects, almost entirely because of a single feature of their behaviour, the taste for blood! They are synonymous with nuisance biting and the spread of disease that causes huge numbers of deaths around the world each year. However, blood feeding plays only a small part in their lifecycle and not all mosquitoes are a pain to the public. Many are useful contributors to our ecosystems, but how do you know which ones to worry about and which to encourage? Unusually, we know surprisingly little about these creatures in the UK, but biologists are steadily teasing this mystery apart. This webinar will deliver an introduction to the species found in the UK, and several potential new species that are knocking on the door. We will also touch on life cycles, methods of identification, with tips on how to find them in the field.

Tutor Information: Thom Dallimore is an independent researcher with a PhD on mosquito ecology and genetics and has spent 20 years working in both the conservation and academic sectors. He is a well-established entomologist and an associate of the World Museum and Edge Hill University. He is involved with research into the UK mosquitoes, working closely with the UK Health Security Agency.

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