Rare Spotted Mosquito Found In Julian

Rare Spotted Mosquito Found In Julian

In their search for the beetles that have been affecting oak trees and killing them, county entomologists have discovered a rare spotted mosquito in the Julian area that is found no where else. They said it would obviously qualify immediately as an endangered species and all development and building permits in the Julian area will be put on hold until all environmental studies concerning the mosquito are completed. The study could take years to complete because there are no funds to carry it out. The mosquitoes are probably a very important food for the fish that live in the dried up ponds that were recently filled by the rain and snowfall. It is believed that the mosquitoes don’t carry the West Nile virus which would make them a very desirable mosquito to have around. People bit by mosquitoes carrying the virus can be hospitalized for severe flu-like symptoms and there have been increasing deaths from the virus.

©2009 Eric Stamets